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Free Vascularized Epiphyseal Transfer of Fibula Following Proximal Humerus Excision: Point of Surgical Technique

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, 4/661, Dr Vikram Sarabai Instronic Estate 7th St, Dr. Vasi Estate, Phase II, Tharamani, Chennai, 60004, India

    Vishnu Ramanujan

  2. Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), No: 38, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai, 600036, India

    Viswamadesh Ramachandran, Chandra Kumar Krishnan & Anand Raja

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Ramanujan, V., Ramachandran, V., Krishnan, C.K. et al. Free Vascularized Epiphyseal Transfer of Fibula Following Proximal Humerus Excision: Point of Surgical Technique. Indian J Surg Oncol 15 (Suppl 1), 157–161 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-023-01843-4

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