The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 203-209 , February 2008

Effect of Anesthesia Type on Limb Length Discrepancy After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Received 13 February 2006 ,Accepted 14 January 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.01.022

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 203-209 , February 2008

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