The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery welcomes articles that contribute to orthopaedic knowledge from all sources in all countries. ? Articles are accepted only for exclusive publication in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously published articles are not accepted by The Journal. ? Publication does not constitute official endorsement of opinions presented in articles. ? Published articles and illustrations become the property of JBJS, Inc. ? If the EditorinChief of The Journal requests additional data forming the basis for the work, the authors will make the data available for examination in a timely fashion.
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