The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 219-224 , February 2010

Achieving Deep Flexion After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Received 25 January 2008 ,Accepted 16 November 2008.

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 Benefits or funds were received in partial or total support of the research material described in this article. These benefits or support were received from the following sources: Zimmer, Warsaw, Ind.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.11.013

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 219-224 , February 2010

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