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Original Article

Polyethylene wear of the PCA unicompartmental knee

Prospective 5 (4-8) year study of 120 arthrosis knees

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Pages 260-262 | Received 16 Dec 1991, Accepted 03 Mar 1992, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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