Boxer's knuckle: Sonographic anatomy and assessment of sagittal band tears of the dorsal hood.

Australas J Ultrasound Med

College of Clinical Sciences, Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Brisbane Queensland Australia.

Published: November 2023

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