Scapulothoracic dissociation following blunt trauma
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Dr Lavelle is from the Department of Orthopedics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, East Syracuse, and Dr Uhl is from the Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York. Drs Lavelle and Uhl have no relevant fi nancial relationships to disclose. Correspondence should be addressed to: Richard Uhl, MD, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Albany Medical College, 1367 Washington...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008262