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References

1. Themechanicsofexternalfixation.HSSJ.2007Feb;3(1):13-29.

2. Fracturehealinginratfemoraasaffectedbyfunctionalweight-bearing.SarmientoA,SchaefferJF,Beckerman,L,LattaLL,EnisJE.J.BoneJointSurg Am.1977Apr:59(3):369-75

3.DoestheTaylorSpatialFrameaccuratelycorrecttibialdeformities?ClinOrthopRelatRes.2010May;468(5):1352-61.Epub2009Nov13.

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