Liposuction in the treatment of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa.
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چکیده
Two patients are presented who had symptomatic relief of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa of the knees after liposuction. Liposuction is recommended for the treatment of this condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 49 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990