Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 218-226 , October 2006

Articular Cartilage Repair: Clinical Approach and Decision Making

  • Riley J. Williams, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Riley J. Williams, MD, Institute for Cartilage Repair, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021.

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2006.09.002

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 218-226 , October 2006

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