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ARTHROSE COMPARTIMENTALE EXTERNE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lateral compartment osteoarthritis 1, record 1, English, lateral%20compartment%20osteoarthritis
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Decision Review Specialist noted that the worker is obese, has some degree of valgus deformity in his knee, and the development of lateral compartment osteoarthritis cannot be entirely ruled out. 1, record 1, English, - lateral%20compartment%20osteoarthritis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The knee joint is commonly involved in primary osteoarthritis. One or more compartments may be involved...Muscle atrophy frequently develops, and if there is disproportionate loss of cartilage at the medial or lateral femorotibial joint space, a genu varus or valgus deformity will develop. 2, record 1, English, - lateral%20compartment%20osteoarthritis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lateral: Relating or belonging to structures which are on the outer side of the median plane. 3, record 1, English, - lateral%20compartment%20osteoarthritis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arthrose compartimentale externe
1, record 1, French, arthrose%20compartimentale%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les arthroses compartimentales externes ou internes s'annoncent par les douleurs à la marche et une limitation de la flexion et parfois de l'extension. L'examen recherche un point douloureux latéral [...] 1, record 1, French, - arthrose%20compartimentale%20externe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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