Trauma — Intramedullary Nailing Versus External Fixation in Open Tibia Fractures in Tanzania
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Intramedullary Nailing Versus External Fixation in the Treatment of Open Tibia Fractures in Tanzania - Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
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