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Technique and biomechanical properties of the side-to-side Z-lengthening in spasticity-correcting surgery- a study on porcine tendons

Joakim Strömberga Department of Orthopaedics, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg, Sweden;b Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics, Alingsås Lasarett, Alingsås, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
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Johan Berga Department of Orthopaedics, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg, Sweden;c Centre for Advanced Reconstruction of Extremities, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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Carina Reinholdta Department of Orthopaedics, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg, Sweden;c Centre for Advanced Reconstruction of Extremities, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
Pages 343-345 | Received 17 Nov 2021, Accepted 06 Jun 2022, Published online: 17 Jun 2022

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