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Hand and Fingers

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This chapter focuses on the musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation of main structures of the fingers and thumb. Ultrasound allows evaluation of the soft tissues of the hand and fingers that was not possible in the past. The chapter will discuss the anatomy of the fingers along with common clinical problems that may present to an outpatient clinic.

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  1. Crane Clinic for Sports Medicine, 219 Chesterfield Towne Plaza, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, USA

    Matthew C. Bayes M.D.

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  1. Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Southern Illinois University, Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, North 11th Street 612, Quincy, 62301, Illinois, USA

    James M Daniels

  2. Maine Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Sports Medicine and Family Medicine, Congress Street 272, Portland, 04101, Maine, USA

    William W. Dexter

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Bayes, M.C. (2013). Hand and Fingers. In: Daniels, J., Dexter, W. (eds) Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3215-9_6

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3215-9_6

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