Comparison of endoscopic and two-incision techniques for reconstructing a torn anterior cruciate ligament using hamstring tendons

Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Volumn 15, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 594-606

  Howell, Stephen M ^a   Deutsch, Michael L ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; Endoscopic; Hamstring

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE; ARTICLE; BONE GRAFT; ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY; FEMALE; HAMSTRING; HUMAN; KNEE FUNCTION; KNEE INSTABILITY; LIGAMENT SURGERY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TENDON; TIBIA; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0032886957     PISSN: 07498063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/ar.1999.v15.015059     Document Type: Article

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