Clinical trial NCT02513576 - References

Coronary Artery Disease — Physiotherapy Exercises in Patients With Sternal Instability After Cardiovascular Surgery

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A Randomized, Controlled Study of Physiotherapy Exercises in Patients With Sternal Instability Due to Mediastinitis After Cardiovascular Surgery

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