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. 2020 Sep 17;14(3):266-267.
doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1716613. eCollection 2022 Jul.

The Results of Carpometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis of the Osteoarthritic Thumb in Younger Patients Using Memory Staples

Tomos Richards  1 , David Newington  1
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The Results of Carpometacarpal Joint Arthrodesis of the Osteoarthritic Thumb in Younger Patients Using Memory Staples

Tomos Richards et al. J Hand Microsurg. .
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Failed locking T-plate and nonunion, revised successfully with two memory staples.
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Surgical technique.
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