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Trauma & Acute Care

ISSN - 2476-2105

Commentary - (2017) Volume 2, Issue 5

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A Short Comment on Multiple Fracture in Upper Limb: Case Report

 

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Abstract

Multifocal fractures of the upper limb are infrequent. We present a case of a chronic heavy alcohol use patient with ipsilateral proximal humeral fracture, proximal and distal forearm fractures and their surgical management.

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