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Arthroscopy of the elbow for loose bodies

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Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503545/

Description: This retrospective study confirms the benefit of arthroscopic removal of loose bodies from the elbow, and documents the accuracy of history and plain radiographs. In contrast to previous reports, patients with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis had a similar outcome to those with an alternative diagnosis.
Arthroscopy of the elbow for loose bodies. Clasper JC, Carr AJ. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2001 Jan;83(1):34-6. full text available

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Author/Contact: Clasper JC, Carr AJ
Institution: Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
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Language: English

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