Title

Biomechanical study in vitro on the use of self-designed external fixator in diaphyseal III metacarpal fractures in horses

Journal title

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Yearbook

2015

Issue

No 2

Authors

Turek, B. ; Czopowicz, M. ; Potyński, A. ; Wajler, C. ; Szara, T. ; Drewnowska, O.

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Biologiczne i Rolnicze

Publisher

Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences ; University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Date

2015[2015.01.01 AD - 2015.12.31 AD]

Identifier

DOI: 10.1515/pjvs-2015-0042 ; ISSN 1505-1773

Source

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences; 2015; No 2

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