This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/263,821, filed on Jan. 22, 2001, entitled “Surfaces and Processes for Wear Reduction in Orthopaedic Implants,” the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
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60/263821 | Jan 2001 | US |