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Anterolateral approach to the elbow Orthopaedia

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Description: Indication :
* Surgery of the capitulum (ORIF,aseptic necrosis).
* Drainage of infection from the elbow joint.
* neural compressions involving:
1. PIN syndrome.
2. Radial tunnel syndrome.
3. Superficial radial nerves.
* Treatment of biceps avulsion from the radial tuberosity.
* Total elbow replacements.
* Excision of tumors of the proximal radius.

Type: Reference Material
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Institution: Orthopaedia
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Jul 13 2009