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Is the lateral-view radiograph the optimal tool for assessing tibiofemoral joint space in knee osteoarthritis?

Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology volume 2, pages 248–249 (2006)Cite this article

boxed-textLa Valley MP et al. (2005) The lateral view radiograph for assessment of the tibiofemoral joint space in knee osteoarthritis: Its reliability, sensitivity to change, and longitudinal validity. Arthritis Rheum 52: 3542–3547

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