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Polymer

Long chain molecule used for making plastics.

In the context of the knee plastics are used in knee replacement, eg high molecular weight polyethylene, and knee ligament replacement.

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Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 9:13pm
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This phase is immediately after injury or surgery. Focus is on: wound management protecting the lim...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 7:32pm
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Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 9:43am
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