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. 1993 May:39:1107-15.

Knee effusion after total knee replacement

H U Cameron  1
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Knee effusion after total knee replacement

H U Cameron. Can Fam Physician. 1993 May.

Abstract

The various causes of effusions in artificial knees can be divided into four groups: implant related, technique related, interface problems, and infection. Diagnosis can be made from the patient's history and a clinical examination. Treatment is usually surgical revision.

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