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. 2004;4(6):1-31.
Epub 2004 Mar 1.

Pyrocarbon finger joint implant: an evidence-based analysis

Medical Advisory Secretariat

Pyrocarbon finger joint implant: an evidence-based analysis

Medical Advisory Secretariat. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2004.
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Figure 1:
Figure 1:. Average Joint Motion Before and After Pyrocarbon Arthroplasty
Figure 2:
Figure 2:. Survival Rate for the Pyrocarbon MCP Joint Implants
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