Lumbrical-interosseous latency comparison test as a highly sensitive tool in diagnosing mild and severe carpal tunnel syndrome

• Authors: Banach Marta , Ferens Antoni , Antczak Jakub , Gribbin Dorota
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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ulnar nerve; median nerve; carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2015
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 257-261

Contributors

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Banach Marta

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Ferens Antoni

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Antczak Jakub

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Gribbin Dorota

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