Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 11-20 , January 2007

Evaluation of Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Metacarpophalangeal Joints with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Arthrography

  • Jeffrey J. Peterson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jeffrey J. Peterson, MD, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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  • Laura W. Bancroft, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Mark J. Kransdorf, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Thomas H. Berquist, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Thomas H. Magee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Neuroskeletal Imaging, Merritt Island, FL
    • Department of Radiology, Neuroimaging Institute, Melbourne, FL.
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  • Peter M. Murray, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

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doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2006.10.002

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 11-20 , January 2007

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