Carpal fractures.
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چکیده
Carpal fractures are exceedingly rare clinical entities and are often associated with concomitant injuries. In this review, we focus on fractures of the carpus, excluding the scaphoid, and provide an update on the current consensus as to mechanism, diagnosis, management, outcomes, and complications after such injuries.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of hand surgery
دوره 39 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014