Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 5 , Pages 553-557 , May 2006

Monopolar Radiofrequency Electrothermal Shrinkage of the Scapholunate Ligament

  • Jui-Tien Shih, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Jui-Tien Shih, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Armed Forces Taoyuan General Hospital, No. 168 Joing-Hsing Road, Long-Tan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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  • Hung-Maan Lee, M.D.

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PII: S0749-8063(06)00103-4

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2006.01.011

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 22, Issue 5 , Pages 553-557 , May 2006

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