Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 113-116 , May 2006

Gun culture—recent trends in epidemiology and management in the UK

  • Steven Cutts

      Affiliations

    • SpR Orthopaedic Surgery, West Midlands Rotation, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: 3 Watchets Green, Lyppard, Habington, Worcester WR4 ORT, UK.
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  • Abigail Bridle

      Affiliations

    • SHO Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK
  • ,
  • Anthony Bleetman

      Affiliations

    • Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2006.01.010

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 113-116 , May 2006