Abstract
Chronic synovitis of joints and tendon sheaths is classified under a number of clinical syndromes. The majority of patients coming to the surgeon will fall within the category of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Benjamin, A., Helal, B., Copeland, S.A., Edwards, J.C.W. (1993). General Considerations. In: Surgical Repair and Reconstruction in Rheumatoid Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1942-5_1
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