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Research Article

Bone mineral measurements at the knee using dual photon and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry: Methodological evaluation and clinical studies focusing on adaptive bone remodeling following lower extremity fracture, total knee arthroplasty, and partial versus total meniscectomy

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