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Editorial
. 2017 Dec;67(665):544-545.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp17X693557.

Metal-on-metal hip replacements: implications for general practice

Victoria K Matharu  1 , Gulraj S Matharu  2
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Editorial

Metal-on-metal hip replacements: implications for general practice

Victoria K Matharu et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2017 Dec.
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