14.10 Conclusion
Ultrasound and MRI are important tools for diagnosing sports related injuries of the ligaments and tendons of the hand. Important injuries may involve the flexor and extensor tendons, collateral ligaments, annular pulleys, volar plate, and dorsal hood.
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De Maeseneer, M., Ebrahim, F. (2007). Finger and Hand. In: Vanhoenacker, F.M., Maas, M., Gielen, J.L. (eds) Imaging of Orthopedic Sports Injuries. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68201-1_14
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