The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 137-143.e1 , January 2011

Measuring Patellofemoral Forces and Pressures in a Simulated Operating Room Environment

Received 5 January 2009 ,Accepted 12 September 2009.

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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, Inc.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.09.004

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 137-143.e1 , January 2011

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