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. 2024 Aug 1;38(8S):S11.
doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002838.

Knee Arthrodesis Surgical Technique

Megan Couso  1 , Nathan Sherman  2 , Jason Lowe  2
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Knee Arthrodesis Surgical Technique

Megan Couso et al. J Orthop Trauma. .

Abstract

https://ota.org/education/ota-online-resources/video-library-procedures-techniques/knee-arthrodesis-surgical.

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Lowe is a consultant for Stryker and receives royalties for the same. The remaining authors report no conflict of interest.

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