Conservative Management Leading to Autofusion in Charcot Ankle: A Case Report.
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SUBMITTER: Kyung MG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11005499 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr
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Conservative Management Leading to Autofusion in Charcot Ankle: A Case Report.
Kyung Min Gyu MG Lee Dong Yeon DY
Foot & ankle orthopaedics 20240408 2
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