Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 7 , Pages 1067-1069 , July 2010

Commentary: Desensitizing the Posterior Interosseous Nerve Alters Wrist Proprioceptive Reflexes: It Is OK to Lose Your Nerve

  • A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: A. Lee Dellon, MD, PhD, The Exchange Bldg, Suite 18, 1122 Kenilworth Dr., Towson, MD, 21204

Received 20 April 2010 ,Accepted 23 April 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.04.027

Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 7 , Pages 1067-1069 , July 2010

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