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Complications of fracture of the neck of the femur in children. A long-term follow-up study

  • Hany.A Morsy DrCh(Orthop)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationPresent address: Khorfakkan Hospital, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, P.O. Box 10449, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

,Accepted 3 June 2000.

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