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Original Scientifc Reports

Retrospective analysis of 242 patients whose carpal tunnels were released using a one-port endoscopic procedure: Superior results of early intervention

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Pages 311-317 | Accepted 14 Sep 2010, Published online: 20 Dec 2010

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