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MeSH Heading: Joint Instability
Tree Number(s): C05.550.521
Unique ID: D007593
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007593
Scope Note: Lack of stability of a joint or joint prosthesis.
Entry Term(s): Hypermobility, Joint; Instability, Joint; Laxity, Joint
NLM Classification #: WE 304
Previous Indexing: Joint Diseases (1966-1982); Ligaments, Articular (1966-1982)
See Also: Joint Dislocations
Public MeSH Note: 83
History Note: 83
Date Established: 1983/01/01
Date of Entry: 1982/04/27
Revision Date: 2016/03/04

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