The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2010

Metal on Metal: Is It Worth the Risk?

Received 9 November 2009 ,Accepted 9 November 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.11.004

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2010

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