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Partridge, D.G., Rambani, R., Kerry, R.M. et al. Letter to the Editor: Aseptic Loosening of Total Hip Arthroplasty: Infection Always Should be Ruled Out . Clin Orthop Relat Res 469, 2971–2972 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-011-2002-z
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