The Distal Ulnar Tunnel

J Wrist Surg 2012; 01(02): 185-186
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1312048

Wrist and Carpal Anatomy

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Authors

Fraser J. Leversedge

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Charles A. Goldfarb

²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Martin I. Boyer

²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

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