Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 62-68 , January 2008

Outcomes of Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee Repaired With a Bioabsorbable Device

  • Joshua S. Dines, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprints requests to Joshua S. Dines, M.D., Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90045, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Stephen Fealy, M.D.
    • ,
  • Hollis G. Potter, M.D.
    • ,
  • Russell F. Warren, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • R.F.W. received support exceeding $500 from ConMed Linvatec, Largo, Florida, related to this research.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.07.025

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 62-68 , January 2008

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