Clinical trial NCT01759758 - References

Splints — A Randomized Trial Comparing Conventional Plaster and Thermoplastic Splints to Treat Pediatric Boxer's Fractures

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Conventional Plaster Versus Thermoplastic Splint for the Treatment of a Pediatric Metacarpal Neck Fracture: a Randomized Trial

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