Evaluate Clinical Performance of Vanguard Knee With E1 Bearing in Korean Patient Population
Conditions: Varus Deformity, Valgus Deformity, Posttraumatic Deformity, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Unspecified Disorder of Knee Joint
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet

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