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Arthroscopically Assisted Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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Location: http://www.vjortho.com/cgi/content/abstract/5067

Description: Dr. Daniel B. O'Neill of Nassau Bay, Texas demonstrates his technique for Arthroscopically assisted reconstruction of the ACL deficient knee using a patellar bone-patellar ligament-tibial tubercle bone autograft. In-depth discussion on surgical indications, contraindications, graft selection, fixation options and postoperative protocol is presented. During surgery, Dr. O'Neill provides several "pearls" in preventing complications.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: O'Neill
Institution: VJO
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Language: English

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Added: Fri Apr 19 2002
Last Modified: Fri Apr 11 2008