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Compton J, Wall LB, Romans B, Goldfarb CA. Outcomes of acute repair versus nonrepair of zone i flexor digitorum profundus tendon injuries. J Hand Surg Am. Published online April 9, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.005
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Worked performed at the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Performance, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.