Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 210-214 , October 2009

Management of Chronic Proximal Hamstring Ruptures: Surgical Treatment

  • Christopher M. Larson, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Christopher M. Larson, MD, Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute (MOSMI), Twin Cities Orthopedics, 775 Prairie Center Dr, Suite 250, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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PII: S1060-1872(09)00134-8

doi: 10.1053/j.otsm.2009.11.001

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 210-214 , October 2009

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