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Arthroscopic lavage of the knee with or without corticosteroids versus joint aspiration—which is best?

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boxed-textvan Oosterhout M et al. (2006) Comparison of efficacy of arthroscopic lavage plus administration of corticosteroids, arthroscopic lavage plus administration of placebo, and joint aspiration plus administration of corticosteroids in arthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum 55: 964–970

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