An investigation of the suitability of the peri-articular osteophyte as autogenous grafts for the repair of articular surface defects
Osteophytes are intra-articular osteochondral outgrowths commonly found at the margins of synovial joints in response to a more central full thickness articular cartilage defects (FTCD). These defects are a significant cause of morbidity and it is probable that if left untreated they may lead to deg...
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University of Leicester
2000
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.696726 |