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Boundary lubrication of joints: Characterization of surface-active phospholipids found on retrieved implants

Lorne R Gale Medical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, 4001Correspondence[email protected]
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Yi Chen Medical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, 4001
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Brian A Hills Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane
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Ross Crawford Medical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, George St, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, 4001; The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Rd, Brisbane, Old, Australia
Pages 309-314 | Received 25 Apr 2006, Accepted 07 Nov 2007, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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