Repairing Jaw Fractures in the Field (AAEP 2011)
Erica Larson
February 2, 2012
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
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Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
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