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Kader, D., Mosconi, M., Benazzo, F., Maffulli, N. (2005). Achilles Tendon Rupture. In: Maffulli, N., Renström, P., Leadbetter, W.B. (eds) Tendon Injuries. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-050-8_20

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  • Online ISBN: 978-1-84628-050-4

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

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