Prevalence and Pattern of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
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عنوان ژورنال: African Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
سال: 1970
ISSN: 2141-8322
DOI: 10.4314/ajprs.v9i1-2.4