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Research Article

A vitamin E blended highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular cup results in less wear: 6-year results of a randomized controlled trial in 199 patients

Julie R A Massiera Clinical Orthopedic Research Center – mN, Zeist;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Joost H J Van Erpa Clinical Orthopedic Research Center – mN, Zeist;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, the NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Thom E Snijdersa Clinical Orthopedic Research Center – mN, Zeist
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Arthur DE Gasta Clinical Orthopedic Research Center – mN, Zeist;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Pages 705-710 | Published online: 24 Aug 2020

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