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. 1981 Jun;40(3):307–308. doi: 10.1136/ard.40.3.307

Dislocation of the manubriosternal joint in rheumatoid arthritis

M J Wiseman 1
PMCID: PMC1000768  PMID: 7247475

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease characterised by joint deformity and subluxation. Although many joints may be involved, dislocation of the manubriosternal joint is extremely rare. A case of dislocation of this in a woman with RA is presented.

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