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Case Reports
. 1984 Mar;4(2):175-9.
doi: 10.1097/01241398-198403000-00005.

Palm thorn synovitis

N Cahill, J D King
Case Reports

Palm thorn synovitis

N Cahill et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 1984 Mar.

Abstract

This retrospective study compares the results of extensive versus limited synovectomy at the time of palm thorn removal from a joint space. Patients treated by primary extensive synovectomy obtained complete relief of symptoms; patients who underwent limited synovectomy required subsequent extensive synovectomy.

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