Impact of gamma sterilization on clinical performance of polyethylene in the knee
Authors:
- Daniel K. SperlingDSDaniel K. Sperling
- John H. CurrierJCJohn H. Currier
- Lauren C. SutulaLSLauren C. Sutula
- Kenneth A. SaumKSKenneth A. Saum
- Michael B. MayorMMMichael B. Mayor
Open Access
- 1 June 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in The Journal of Arthroplasty
- Vol. 11 (4) , 377-389
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