Carpal bone fractures.

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  • Steven Papp
چکیده

Carpal bone fractures make up a significant proportion of injuries to the wrist. The complex bone shape and articulations make diagnosis more difficult and missed injuries more common. This article reviews carpal bone fractures excluding the scaphoid.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Orthopedic clinics of North America

دوره 38 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007