Peroneus longus acute calcific tendinitis: a case report
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Calcific tendinitis of the peroneus longus tendon is extremely rare, with only two cases described previously in the literature. Herein we discuss the diagnosis and management of a case with an acute calcific tendonitis of peroneus longus tendon.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009