Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 691-695 , June 2005

Endoscopic Release of the Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow Using the Agee Device: A Cadaveric Study

  • Gregory I. Bain, M.B.B.S. (F.R.A.C.S., F.A.OrthA)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Gregory I. Bain, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.OrthA, 196 Melbourne St, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006, Australia.
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  • Ahmed Bajhau, M.B.B.S.

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PII: S0749-8063(05)00271-9

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2005.02.018

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 691-695 , June 2005

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