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Research Article

Split-hand plus sign in ALS: Differential involvement of the flexor pollicis longus and intrinsic hand muscles

Parvathi MenonSydney Medical School Westmead, University of Sydney, Sydney
,
Jong Seok BaeNeuroscience Research Australia;Inje University College of Medicine, Korea
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Eneida MioshiNeuroscience Research Australia
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Matthew C. KiernanNeuroscience Research Australia;Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Australia
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Steve VucicSydney Medical School Westmead, University of Sydney, Sydney;Neuroscience Research AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 315-318 | Received 05 Aug 2012, Accepted 24 Sep 2012, Published online: 22 Oct 2012

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