Surgical Details - Scientific References

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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

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Bell SW, Anthony I, Jones B, et al. Improved accuracy of component positioning with robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: data from a prospective, randomized controlled study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016;98(8):627-35. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.15.00664
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