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Fritz, R.C. (2002). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Elbow. In: Baker, C.L., Plancher, K.D. (eds) Operative Treatment of Elbow Injuries. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-21533-6_4

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