Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 235-242 , October 2009

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome-Surgical Treatment Techniques

  • Peter Tang, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Peter Tang, MD, MPH, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, Medical Center, 622 W 168th St, PH11, New York, NY 10032
    • ,
  • Kate W. Nellans, MD, MPH

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.09.006

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 235-242 , October 2009

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