The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 26-31 , January 2007

Porous Tantalum Implant in Early Osteonecrosis of the Hip: Preliminary Report on Operative, Survival, and Outcomes Results

Received 1 December 2005 ,Accepted 20 March 2006.

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 Benefits or funds were received in partial or total support of the research material described in this article from Zimmer, Inc.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2006.03.007

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 26-31 , January 2007

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