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Rheumatoid arthritis in the sternum, is there relief, and what are the consequences?

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

RA: Local injections can be considered. Surgery is not recommended.

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2013

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