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The effects of total knee arthroplasty on physical functioning in the older population

  1. Linda K. George*,
  2. David Ruiz Jr.,
  3. Frank A. Sloan

Article first published online: 29 SEP 2008

DOI: 10.1002/art.23888

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Arthritis & Rheumatism

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 58, Issue 10, pages 3166–3171, October 2008

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George, L. K., Ruiz, D. and Sloan, F. A. (2008), The effects of total knee arthroplasty on physical functioning in the older population. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 58: 3166–3171. doi: 10.1002/art.23888

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  1. Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

*Duke University, Box 90088, Durham, NC 27708-0088

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 29 SEP 2008
  2. Article first published online: 29 SEP 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 17 JUN 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 8 JUL 2007

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