Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: Focus on the Reduction of Acromioclavicular Joint

Dong-Hun Lee

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Lee: Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: Focus on the Reduction of Acromioclavicular Joint

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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society 2008; 21(1): 77-80.

Published online: 31 January 2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.77

Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations: Focus on the Reduction of Acromioclavicular Joint

Dong-Hun Lee, M.D.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Dong-Hun Lee, M.D. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 94-200, Yeongdeungpo-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-719, Korea. Tel: 82-2-2639-5781, Fax: 82-2-2631-3897, dlee@hallym.or.kr

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