The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 238-243 , February 2010

Variability in Femoral Component Rotation Reference Axes Measured During Navigation-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Gap Technique

Received 17 March 2008 ,Accepted 23 August 2008.

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The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 238-243 , February 2010

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