Meniscal tearing and rheumatoid arthritis.
We report five cases of meniscal tears in patients who were subsequently found to have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and discuss the management priorities with regard to symptom relief.
Jari
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Office, Methodist Sports Medicine Center, 1815 N Capital Avenue, Indianopolis, IN 46202, USA. sanjjari@hotmail.com
Noble
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries