Cost of nerve conduction studies in carpal tunnel syndrome
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The Relationship between Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography Findings in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthritis & Rheumatism
سال: 1979
ISSN: 0004-3591,1529-0131
DOI: 10.1002/art.1780220321