Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 8-15 , January 1999

Patient and injury characteristics in the development of cold sensitivity of the hand: A prospective cohort study

Received 28 May 1996 ,Revised 13 July 1998 ,Accepted 13 July 1998.

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Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 8-15 , January 1999

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