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2011 Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft for adolescents with open physes

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Description: Conclusions The described ACL reconstruction technique represents a promising alternative to previously described procedures in the treatment of children and adolescents with open growth plates. Using quadriceps tendon future graft availability is not compromised, as the most frequently used autograft-source, ipsilateral hamstring tendons, remains untouched.
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft for adolescents with open physes - a technical note Christian Mauch , Markus P Arnold , Andre Wirries , Ralph R Mayer , Niklaus F Friederich and Michael T Hirschmann Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology 2011, 3:7

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Author/Contact: Mauch et al
Institution: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
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Language: English

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Added: Wed Apr 13 2011
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