Multi-factorial sustainability approach is necessary to preserve knee function following osteoarthritis diagnosis
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Orthopedics
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2218-5836
DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.175