Special Articles
Editorial: Valgus alignment and lateral compartment knee osteoarthritis: A biomechanical paradox or new insight into knee osteoarthritis?
Thomas P. Andriacchi,
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Thomas P. Andriacchi
Stanford University, Stanford, California
Dr. Andriacchi has received consulting fees, speaking fees, and/or honoraria from Biomet (less than $10,000) and has a patent application pending for a therapeutic system and method for altering gait.
Stanford University, Biomechanical Engineering Division, Durand Building, Room 225, 496 Lomita Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-4038Search for more papers by this authorThomas P. Andriacchi,
Corresponding Author
Thomas P. Andriacchi
Stanford University, Stanford, California
Dr. Andriacchi has received consulting fees, speaking fees, and/or honoraria from Biomet (less than $10,000) and has a patent application pending for a therapeutic system and method for altering gait.
Stanford University, Biomechanical Engineering Division, Durand Building, Room 225, 496 Lomita Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-4038Search for more papers by this author
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