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Intra-articular fractures of the calcaneum: why such controversy?

  • D.M. Eastwood
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    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK
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  • L. Phipp
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    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK
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