To Cite:
Hosseini
S N, Khorram
M, Vakili
M, Samani
F. Comparing Z-Plasty versus Z-Plasty and Skin Grafting for Surgical Tension-Free Treatment of Post-Burn Elbow Contractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial,
Trauma Mon.
2019
; 24(2):e82921.
doi: 10.5812/traumamon.82921.
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