Immunological studies in frozen shoulder.
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This immunological study of 40 patients with frozen shoulder showed a pretreatment increase in immune complex levels, C-reactive protein, and decreased lymphocyte transformation to phytohemagglutinin and concanavalin A compared to a control group. Repeat estimations after 8 months showed that values tended to approach control levels.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 37 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978