Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 455-461 , November 2005

The Principles of Interference Screw Fixation: Application to Foot and Ankle Surgery

  • Kent A. Feldman, DPM

      Affiliations

    • OASIS Sports Medical Group, San Diego, CA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Kent A. Feldman, DPM, OASIS Sports Medical Group, 5471 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123.

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PII: S1067-2516(05)00483-7

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2005.07.024

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 44, Issue 6 , Pages 455-461 , November 2005

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