Re: Havulinna J,Leppänen OV,Järvinen TLN,Göransson H. Comparison of modified Kessler tendon suture at different levels in the human flexor digitorum profundus tendon and porcine flexors and porcine extensors: an experimental biomechanical study. J Hand Surg Eur. 2011,36: 670-6
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