Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 2-5 , March 2009

Knee Arthritis: The Role of Arthroscopic Debridement

  • Richard E. Jones, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Richard E. Jones, MD, Orthopedic Specialists, 5920 Forest Park Road, Dallas, TX 75235

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PII: S1045-4527(08)00067-9

doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2008.11.013

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 2-5 , March 2009

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