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Research Article| Volume 20, ISSUE 3, PS101-S109, May 1995

The host response to silicone elastomer implants for small joint arthroplasty

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    1 From the Calvin College, Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI.
    David H. DeHeer
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    1 From the Calvin College, Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI.
    Scott R. Owens
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    1 From the Calvin College, Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI.
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    1 From the Calvin College, Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI.
    Alfred B. Swanson
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    1 From the Calvin College, Department of Biology, Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI.
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