Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 535-538 , July 2008

The long-term effectiveness of steroid injections in primary acromioclavicular joint arthritis: A five-year prospective study

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2007.12.001

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 535-538 , July 2008

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