Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 34-37 , March 2010

Treatment of the Stiff Elbow

  • Jonathan D. Barlow, MD
    • ,
  • Scott P. Steinmann, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Scott P. Steinmann, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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PII: S1048-6666(09)00195-5

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.11.003

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 34-37 , March 2010

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