Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 21-29 , January 1999

Cubital tunnel release with endoscopic assistance: Results of a new technique

Received 10 January 1997 ,Revised 13 July 1998 ,Accepted 13 July 1998.

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