New Treatments for Upward Fixation of the Patella Needed
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 29, 2015
Just 50% of owners were satisfied with the outcome of the current surgical treatment for upward fixation of the patella.
Just 50% of owners were satisfied with the outcome of the current surgical treatment for upward fixation of the patella.
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