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Knee Effusion on Ultrasound Predicts Joint Replacement in Osteoarthritis
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Title Knee Effusion on Ultrasound Predicts Joint Replacement in Osteoarthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576017?src=rss
Description Ultrasound effusion can be used as an independent predictor of the need for joint replacement. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Family Medicine
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Date Jun 14, 2008
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