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Research Article

Fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty: clinical and organizational aspects

Henrik HustedDept. of Orthopaedic Surgery 333 University Hospital of Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Kettegaard Alle 30 DK-2650 Hvidovre Denmark e-mail (private): [email protected] e-mail (work): [email protected] phone (work): +45 38626037
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