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Post-traumatic elbow stiffness

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The Elbow

Part of the book series: Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery ((ORTHOP.SURGERY,volume 2))

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Abstract

The development of rigidity following elbow trauma is quite common and may result in severe disability.

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  1. M. Pizzetti
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  2. D. Fredella
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  1. University of Modena, Italy

    Luigi Celli M.D. (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Head of the 2nd Orthopaedic Clinic) (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Head of the 2nd Orthopaedic Clinic)

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Pizzetti, M., Fredella, D., Erriquez, A. (1991). Post-traumatic elbow stiffness. In: Celli, L. (eds) The Elbow. Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery, vol 2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4127-4_23

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