Volume versus outcomes in orthopaedic surgery: A proper perspective is paramount

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volumn 83, Issue 11, 2001, Pages 1619-1621

  Clark, C R ^a   Heckman, J D ^a  

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Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

MEDICARE; ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY; OUTCOMES RESEARCH; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLICATION; REVIEW;

EID: 0035186877     PISSN: 00219355     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200111000-00001     Document Type: Review

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