Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Geriatric Population Present an Opportunity to Improve Recognition and Treatment of Osteoporosis
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عنوان ژورنال: Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2151-4593,2151-4593
DOI: 10.1177/2151459320935103