Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 294-301 , October 2003

Postoperative rehabilitation of the multiple-ligament reconstructed knee

  • Craig Edson, PT, ATC, MHS

      Affiliations

    • Fanelli Sports Injury Clinic, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA., USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Craig J. Edson, PT, ATC, MS, 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822-2130, USA

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PII: S1060-1872(03)00040-6

doi: 10.1016/S1060-1872(03)00040-6

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 294-301 , October 2003

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