The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 714-719 , September 2004

Radiographic changes in the patella following quadriceps turndown for revision total knee arthroplasty1

  • Paul N. Smith, MBBS (FRACS)

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    • Corinna Chambers, Philip, Canberra, Australia, Australia
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  • David A. Parker, MBBS (FRACS)

      Affiliations

    • Sydney Orthopaedic, Arthritis, & Sports Medicine, Level 1, Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
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  • Jill Gelinas, MD (FRCSC)

      Affiliations

    • London Health Science Centre, University Campus, London, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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  • Cecil H. Rorabeck, MD (FRCSC)

      Affiliations

    • London Health Science Centre, University Campus, London, Ontario, Canada, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Cecil H. Rorabeck, University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5, Canada
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  • Robert B. Bourne, MD (FRCSC)

      Affiliations

    • London Health Science Centre, University Campus, London, Ontario, Canada, Canada

Received 27 July 2002 ,Accepted 20 March 2004.

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PII: S0883-5403(04)00256-6

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2004.03.007

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 714-719 , September 2004

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