Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 102-107 , June 2010

Extensile Exposure Options: Exposing the Stiff Knee in Total Knee Arthroplasty

  • Leo A. Whiteside, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Leo A. Whiteside, MD, Missouri Bone and Joint Research Foundation, 1000 Des Peres Rd, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63131

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 The author certifies that his institution has approved the human protocol for this investigation, that all investigations were conducted in conformity with ethical principles of research, and that informed consent was obtained.

PII: S1045-4527(10)00003-9

doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2010.01.002

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 102-107 , June 2010

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