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Early postoperative rehabilitation following surgical fixation of distal radius fractures: isokinetic and functional evaluation Cover

Early postoperative rehabilitation following surgical fixation of distal radius fractures: isokinetic and functional evaluation

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|Dec 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 319 - 325
Submitted on: May 19, 2025
Accepted on: Nov 17, 2025
Published on: Dec 15, 2025
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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