Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 230-238 , February 2010

Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis Using a Posterior 2-Portal Approach in the Prone Position

  • Keun-Bae Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Keun-Bae Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, 8 Hakdong, Donggu, Gwangju, 501-757, South Korea
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  • Chan-Hee Park, M.D.
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  • Jong-Keun Seon, M.D.
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  • Myung-Sun Kim, M.D., Ph.D.

Received 24 November 2008 ,Accepted 4 July 2009.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(09)00607-0

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.07.008

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 2 , Pages 230-238 , February 2010

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