The Demographics And Epidemiology Of Osteochondritis Dissecans Of The Ankle, Elbow, Foot, And Shoulder In Children

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  • Jeffrey I. Kessler
  • Hooman Nikizad
  • Kevin G. Shea
  • John C. Jacobs
  • Jennifer Weiss
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دوره 1  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2013