Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 33-35 , March 2010

The Optimal Metal-Metal Arthroplasty Is Not a Surface Replacement—Affirms

  • John M. Cuckler, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to John M. Cuckler, MD, Alabama Spine and Joint Center, 513 Brookwood Rd., Suite 375, Birmingham, AL 35209

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doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2009.12.004

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Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 33-35 , March 2010

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