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Research Article

Enhanced recovery program for hip and knee replacement reduces death rate

A study of 4,500 consecutive primary hip and knee replacements

Ajay Malviya Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kate Martin Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Ian Harper Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Scott D Muller Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Kevin P Emmerson Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Paul F Partington Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Mike R Reed Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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Pages 577-581 | Received 17 Jun 2010, Accepted 22 Mar 2011, Published online: 24 Nov 2011

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