Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 93-97 , June 2010

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

  • Donald Fithian, MD
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  • Najeeb Khan, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Najeeb Khan, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 250 Travelodge Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

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PII: S1060-1872(09)00164-6

doi: 10.1053/j.otsm.2009.12.008

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 93-97 , June 2010

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