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The stiff proximal interphalangeal joint.

D H Harrison
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Abstract

The anatomical factors causing stiffness at the proximal interphalangeal joint are considered, a rational approach to the surgical treatment is proposed, and the results in thirty joints are presented.

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D H Harrison. 1977. The stiff proximal interphalangeal joint.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0072-968x(77)80002-8

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