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JBJS Hand and Wrist Surgery Update, 2021, Part 2

The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery

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Long-Term Effects of Volar Plating: Tendon Ruptures and Patient Care Insights

This chapter examines flexor tendon ruptures linked to volar plating, highlighting a study showing these ruptures commonly occur nine years after surgery in elderly patients. It emphasizes the need for better surgical practices and patient care, including the significance of bone mineral density testing.

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