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Rosenberg, Z., Zanetti, M. (2005). Imaging of the Foot and Ankle. In: Hodler, J., Zollikofer, C.L., von Schulthess, G.K. (eds) Musculoskeletal Diseases. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0339-3_7

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