Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 445-449 , November 2005

Bioabsorbable Screws for Reduction of Lisfranc’s Diastasis in Athletes

  • Amol Saxena, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Amol Saxena, DPM, Dept. of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

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PII: S1067-2516(05)00478-3

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2005.07.019

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 445-449 , November 2005

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