Vaughan-Jackson Syndrome Questions & Answers

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27. Sakuma Y, Ochi K, Iwamoto T, Saito A, Yano K, Naito Y, et al. Number of ruptured tendons and surgical delay as prognostic factors for the surgical repair of extensor tendon ruptures in the rheumatoid wrist. J Rheumatol. 2014 Feb. 41 (2):265-9. [QxMD MEDLINE Link].

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John A McAuliffe, MD

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