The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18 , January 2010

The Effect of Total Hip Arthroplasty on Employment

  • Eric R. Bohm, BEng MD MSc FRCSC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Eric R. Bohm, BEng MD MSc FRCSC, University of Manitoba Joint Replacement Group, University of Manitoba, Concordia Hospital, 1095 Concordia Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2K 3S8.

Received 3 August 2008 ,Accepted 14 November 2008.

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

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.11.011

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18 , January 2010

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