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Research Article

Patient-reported history of leg ulceration 12–16 years after total primary knee or hip replacement

Virginia C Gould Musculoskeletal Research Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, Avon Orthopaedic Centre, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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Vikki Wylde Musculoskeletal Research Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, Avon Orthopaedic Centre, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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Alison J Smith Musculoskeletal Research Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, Avon Orthopaedic Centre, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
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Ashley W Blom Musculoskeletal Research Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, Avon Orthopaedic Centre, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 471-474 | Received 14 Dec 2010, Accepted 04 Apr 2011, Published online: 13 Jul 2011

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