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Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in cemented hip arthroplasty: A randomized, double-blind study of 39 patients with osteoarthritis

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Pages 829-832 | Received 20 Feb 2005, Accepted 16 May 2005, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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