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Open Fractures of the Ankle: Management Options and Factors influencing Outcomes

Rajesh K Rajnish, Uttam C Saini,, Udai Cheema,

Citation Information : Rajnish RK, Saini, UC, Cheema, U. Open Fractures of the Ankle: Management Options and Factors influencing Outcomes. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2017; 4 (2):69-76.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1074

License: CC BY 3.0

Published Online: 01-04-2009

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


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Saini UC, Dhillon MS, Cheema U, Rajnish RK. Open Fractures of the Ankle: Management Options and Factors influencing Outcomes. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia-Pacific) 2017;4(2):69-76.

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