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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1989; 02(03): 108-112
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633206
Review Article
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The Narrow Lengthening Plate for Treatment of Comminuted Diaphyseal Fractures in Dogs

C. W. Miller
1   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
A. B. Kuzma
1   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
,
G. Sumner-Smith
1   From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Bone plates - Fractures - Dogs - Longbones
 

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