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We took out a s/l gamma rod and replaced it (had a hip bipolar prosthesis).

Posted By: Just Looking on 2007-03-29
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Subject: We took out a s/l gamma rod and replaced it (had a hip bipolar prosthesis).

Thanks so much!!!!!


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