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Ulnar nerve transection during Tommy John surgery: novel findings and approach to treatment

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Benjamin Z. Phillips declares that he has no conflict of interest.

Christopher Stockburger declares that he has no conflict of interest.

Susan E. Mackinnon declares that she has no conflict of interest.

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  1. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Benjamin Z. Phillips & Susan E. Mackinnon

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Christopher Stockburger

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Phillips, B.Z., Stockburger, C. & Mackinnon, S.E. Ulnar nerve transection during Tommy John surgery: novel findings and approach to treatment. HAND 10, 555–558 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-014-9690-2

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