Widely known as the first epic poet in Greek and European civilisation, Homer is less
famous as a brilliant expert of hand neurosurgery.
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Published online: September 10, 2007
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
