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Kose, K.C., Cebesoy, O. & Altinel, L. HO prevention and the combined therapeutic protocol—do we really need it?. International Orthopaedics (SICO 31, 133–134 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-006-0199-3
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