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Pediatric upper extremity injuries.

Sarah Carson·Dale P Woolridge·Jim Colletti·Kevin Kilgore
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Abstract

The pediatric musculoskeletal system differs greatly from that of an adult. Although these differences diminish with age, they present unique injury patterns and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic problems.

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Sarah Carson, Dale P Woolridge, Jim Colletti, Kevin Kilgore. 2006. Pediatric upper extremity injuries.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2005.10.003

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