Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 98-113 , April 2006

Imaging of the Elbow: A Review of Imaging Findings in Acute and Chronic Traumatic Disorders of the Elbow

  • Matthew A. Frick, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Matthew A. Frick, MD, Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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 No extramural funding was provided for this work.

PII: S0894-1130(06)00048-2

doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2006.02.007

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 98-113 , April 2006

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