The training of orthotists.
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چکیده
THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY and of creep encountered in TKR designs are the direct result of failing to allow adequately in the design for the properties of the materials. Thus, no modification of material or new composition will necessarily improve the performance of the total joint replacement. The acquisition of improved materials with wellcharacterised mechanical and biological performance will lead to improved total joint replacements only if sound new designs evolve.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 60-B 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978