Sensitivities of conventional and new electrophysiological techniques in carpal tunnel syndrome and their relationship to body mass index

Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2009, Pages

  Aygül, Recep ^a   Ulvi, Hizir ^a   Kotan, Dilcan ^a   Kuyucu, Mutlu ^a   Demir, Recep ^a  

^a ATATURK UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

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EID: 69349100704     PISSN: None     EISSN: 17497221     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-4-12     Document Type: Article

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