Bilateral Hip Joint Hylan G-F 20 Granulomatous Synovitis due to Viscosupplementation Injections

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  • Patrick Weinrauch
  • Robert Trigger
  • George Tsikleas
چکیده

We present the diagnosis of bilateral granulomatous inflammation of the hip joints associated with Hylan G-F 20 viscosupplementation injections. Clinicians recommending therapeutic Hylan injections for the management of hip arthritis should maintain clinical awareness regarding this potential complication.

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دوره 2014  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014