Ultrasonographic findings of the shoulder in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and comparison with physical examination

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 660-666

  Hyun, Ah Kim ^a   Su, Ho Kim ^a   Seo, Young Il ^a  

^a Hallym University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Osteoarthritis; Pain; Physical examination; Rheumatoid arthritis; Rotator cuff; Shoulder; Ultrasonography

Indexed keywords

EID: 34548583111     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: 15986357     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2007.22.4.660     Document Type: Article

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