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. 2011 Nov;469(11):2992-4.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-011-2102-9.

New definition for periprosthetic joint infection: from the Workgroup of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society

Javad Parvizi  1 , Benjamin Zmistowski, Elie F Berbari, Thomas W Bauer, Bryan D Springer, Craig J Della Valle, Kevin L Garvin, Michael A Mont, Montri D Wongworawat, Charalampos G Zalavras
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New definition for periprosthetic joint infection: from the Workgroup of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society

Javad Parvizi et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 Nov.
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