The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1174-1177 , December 2009

Bilateral Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Early Results from the New Zealand National Joint Registry

  • Gary J. Hooper, MB, ChB, FRACS

      Affiliations

    • The Christchurch Orthopaedic and Bone Research Association, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gary Hooper, MB, ChB, FRACS, Leinster Orthopaedic Centre, 151, Leinster Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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  • Nikki M. Hooper, BhB, MbChB, FRACS

      Affiliations

    • The Christchurch Orthopaedic and Bone Research Association, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • Alastair G. Rothwell, MbChB, FRACS, MCh

      Affiliations

    • The Christchurch Orthopaedic and Bone Research Association, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Christchurch Public Hospital, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • Toni Hobbs, BBS, NZRP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gary Hooper, MB, ChB, FRACS, Leinster Orthopaedic Centre, 151, Leinster Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand.
    • The Christchurch Orthopaedic and Bone Research Association, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • New Zealand National Joint Registry, Christchurch Public, Hospital, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Received 12 May 2008 ,Accepted 5 September 2008.

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

 Level of Evidence II.

PII: S0883-5403(08)00783-3

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.09.022

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1174-1177 , December 2009

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