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Yu, P., Zhang, Z. Letter to the editor on: The technique of “autologous bone grafting through channels” combined with double‑plate fixation is effective treatment of femoral nonunion. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 47, 885–886 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-022-05603-x
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