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. 2016 Jan;474(1):78-80.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-015-4436-1. Epub 2015 Jul 3.

CORR Insights(®): Does Tourniquet Use in TKA Affect Recovery of Lower Extremity Strength and Function? A Randomized Trial

Keun Jung Ryu  1
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CORR Insights(®): Does Tourniquet Use in TKA Affect Recovery of Lower Extremity Strength and Function? A Randomized Trial

Keun Jung Ryu. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Jan.
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