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Original Articles

High blood metal ion levels in 19 of 22 patients with metal-on-metal hinge knee replacements

A cause for concern

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Pages 269-274 | Received 20 Sep 2016, Accepted 28 Dec 2016, Published online: 26 Jan 2017

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