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. 2008:2:31-2.
doi: 10.2174/1874312900802010031. Epub 2008 Apr 11.

Successful treatment of frozen hip with manipulation and pressure dilatation

R Luukkainen  1 , E Sipola, P Varjo
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Successful treatment of frozen hip with manipulation and pressure dilatation

R Luukkainen et al. Open Rheumatol J. 2008.

Abstract

A 44-year old man with prolonged frozen hip was treated with manipulation under anesthesia and pressure dilatation of the left hip joint. The treatment was successful and after one year the hip was symptomless.

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Plain radiography of the left hip.
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Arthrography of the left hip.
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