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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2011; 2(10): 93-101
Published online Oct 18, 2011. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i10.93
Published online Oct 18, 2011. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i10.93
Role of polyethylene particles in peri-prosthetic osteolysis: A review
Gerald J Atkins, Donald W Howie, David M Findlay, Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
David R Haynes, Discipline of Pathology, The University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
Author contributions: Atkins GJ and Findlay DM drafted the manuscript; all authors contributed to the conceptual design and editing; Atkins GJ designed the figure.
Supported by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Correspondence to: Gerald J Atkins, Associate Professor, Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The University of Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia. gerald.atkins@adelaide.edu.au
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Received: September 1, 2011
Revised: September 30, 2011
Accepted: October 7, 2011
Published online: October 18, 2011
Revised: September 30, 2011
Accepted: October 7, 2011
Published online: October 18, 2011
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