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Sportphysio 2024; 12(01): 7-14
DOI: 10.1055/a-2171-0554
DOI: 10.1055/a-2171-0554
Focus
Einführung
Operative Versorgungsmöglichkeiten für mediale Instabilitäten am Ellenbogen

Nach schweren Verletzungen des medialen Bandapparates am Ellenbogen bleibt meist keine andere Wahl, als zu operieren. Dafür gibt es verschiedene Operationsverfahren. Welches davon gewählt wird, hängt von vielen Faktoren ab.
Publication History
Article published online:
02 February 2024
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