The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 113-119 , January 2000

The effect of cement restrictors on the occlusion of the humeral canal: An in vitro comparative study of 2 devices

Received 25 November 1998 ,Accepted 1 March 1999.

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 Funds were received from the Lawson Research Institute Foundation in support of the research material described in this article. Implants used in the study were provided free of charge from Dow Corning Wright and Howmedica.

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The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 113-119 , January 2000