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Factors influencing osteological changes in the hands and fingers of rock climbers
Article first published online: 25 SEP 2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00640.x
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Sylvester, A. D., Christensen, A. M. and Kramer, P. A. (2006), Factors influencing osteological changes in the hands and fingers of rock climbers. Journal of Anatomy, 209: 597–609. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00640.x
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- Issue published online: 26 SEP 2006
- Article first published online: 25 SEP 2006
- Accepted for publication 22 June 2006
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