The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 381-386 , April 2010

Accuracy of Implant Positioning for Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Severe Varus Deformity

Received 7 July 2008 ,Accepted 1 January 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.01.004

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 381-386 , April 2010