Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 119-131 , April 2007

Modern Imaging of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm

  • Steen Lindequist, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence and reprint requests to Steen Lindequist, MD, Raadhusgaten 26,2,0151, Oslo, Norway.
  • Claudio Marelli, MD, F.A.C.C.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationClaudio Marelli, MD, FACC, Pollards Wood, Nightingales Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4SP, UK.

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doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2007.03.002

Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 119-131 , April 2007

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