The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 216-219 , February 2008

Extensor Mechanism Function in Single-Radius Vs Multiradius Femoral Components for Total Knee Arthroplasty

  • James Hall, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Clifford W. Colwell Jr, MD, Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, 11025 North Torrey Pines Road, Suite 140, La Jolla, CA 92037.
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  • Steven N. Copp, MD

      Affiliations

    • Scripps Clinic, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, California
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  • Wendy S. Adelson, MS

      Affiliations

    • Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California
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  • Darryl D. D'Lima, MD

      Affiliations

    • Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California
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  • Clifford W. Colwell Jr, MD

      Affiliations

    • Scripps Clinic, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, California
    • Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California

Received 20 September 2006 ,Accepted 1 April 2007.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

PII: S0883-5403(07)00193-3

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2007.04.001

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 216-219 , February 2008

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