Fingertip injuries in rock climbers.
British Journal of Sports MedicinePublished 1 March 1990Open access
Angel Cole
Citations17
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SNIP4.50
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A novel fingertip injury found in rock climbers is reported on, which is associated with more extreme use and training than previously reported.
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British Journal of Sports MedicineUpper limb injuries associated with rock climbing.
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