Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9271927 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In 73% of the patients, significant clinical benefit from joint distraction of severe OA ankles was maintained for at least 7 years. There is, however, a need for further research to try and predict which patients will not respond to this unconventional form of major surgical intervention.
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Authors
J.J.W. M.Sc., P.M. M.D., Ph.D., J. M.D., J. (Professor), J.W.J. (Professor), F.P.J.G. Ph.D., A.C.A. Ph.D.,