Still Frames from a Representative Trial of Joint Cracking in the Same MCP Joint (IMAGE)

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Still Frames from a Representative Trial of Joint Cracking in the Same MCP Joint

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This image shows the right 4th MCP joint in the resting phase (A). This image shows the MCP joint as seen during distraction of the MCP joint in the frame just prior to joint cracking / joint separation (B). The MCP joint visualized in the next frame immediately after joint cracking (C). This image shows the joint in the refractory phase immediately after removal of distraction forces (D).

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Kawchuk et al.

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