Research article summary (published 17 Aug 2009):

[Articular cartilage defects: ceramic-metal implants versus microfracture]

(Knorpeldefekte: Keramik-Metall-Implantate versus Mikrofrakturierung.)

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Author/s: Emmerich, Judith (J);

Affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Medizinischen, Hochschule Hannover. judith.emmerich(-atsign-)annastift.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie (Z Orthop Unfall), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: -2009 Jul-Aug; vol 147 (issue 4) : pp 412

Dates: Created 2009/08/20; Completed 2009/10/22;

PMID: 19693735, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/22/2009, IMS Date: )

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Animals Cartilage, Articular - metabolism; pathology; radiography; surgery Ceramics Female Femur Glycosaminoglycans - metabolism Goats

Goats Knee Joint Metal Ceramic Alloys - adverse effects Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects; methods Osseointegration Prostheses and Implants - adverse effects Zirconium

Associated Chemicals: Ceramics (0) ; Glycosaminoglycans (0) ; Metal Ceramic Alloys (0) ; Zirconium (7440-67-7)

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