Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 38-39 , March 2009

Flexion Contractures: Getting It Straight

  • Aaron J. Krych, MD
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  • Mark W. Pagnano, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Mark W. Pagnano, MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2008.11.003

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 38-39 , March 2009

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