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Research Article| Volume 20, ISSUE 3, PS86-S90, May 1995

“Bouquet” osteosynthesis in metacarpal neck fractures: A series of 66 patients

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    1 From SOS Main Strasbourg Clinic, Strasbourg, France.
    Guy Foucher
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    Reprint requests: Guy Foucher, MD, 4 Bd du President Edwards, Strasbourg, France 67000.
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    1 From SOS Main Strasbourg Clinic, Strasbourg, France.
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    Strasbourg, France
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    1 From SOS Main Strasbourg Clinic, Strasbourg, France.
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