Ch36. The Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Ch36. The Metacarpophalangeal Joint

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  59. Tenny A, Whitcomb MB: Rupture of collateral ligaments in metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints in horses: 17 cases (1999-2005), J Am Vet Med Assoc 233:456, 2008. PUBMED Abstract