Re: Hems T. Questions regarding natural history and management of obstetric brachial plexus injury. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021,46: 796–9. Re: Oberlin C. Rethinking surgical strategy in the management of obstetrical palsy. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021,46: 705–7.
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Re: Hems T. Questions regarding natural history and management of obstetric brachial plexus injury. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021,46: 796–9. Re: Oberlin C. Rethinking surgical strategy in the management of obstetrical palsy. J Hand Surg Eur. 2021,46: 705–7.
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