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Case discussion regarding recurrent Effusion in young athlete

9 min · 2 de ago de 2025
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456411/fan_mail/new] In this episode we will discuss a case regarding recurrent effusions in a young athlete. The images including x-rays, MRI and operative photos can be seen on the YouTube channel for the podcast.

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