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joint space narrowing [2 records]

Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

Joint space narrowing is due to cartilage destruction and is a universal phenomenon. Rheumatoid arthritis typically results in uniform joint space narrowing, while that in osteoarthritis is most marked in the weight-bearing areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Amincissement de l'interligne articulaire correspondant à la détérioration des cartilages articulaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

The removal of the loose bodies was possible in 13 cases. Three arthroscopies were interrupted because of arthritic joint space narrowing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

L'extraction de corps libres a été possible dans 13 cas. Trois arthroscopies ont été interrompues en raison de l'étroitesse de l'espace intra-articulaire chez des patients présentant des lésions ostéophytiques.

Spanish

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