Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 257-262 , October 2003

Surgical treatment of ACL/PCL/ lateral-side knee injuries

  • Michael J Stuart, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Michael J. Stuart MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    • Mayo Clinic, Department of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Center, Rochester, MN, USA

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PII: S1060-1872(03)00049-2

doi: 10.1016/S1060-1872(03)00049-2

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 257-262 , October 2003

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