Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 723-726 , December 1995

Popliteal artery injury complicating arthroscopic meniscectomy

  • David Potter, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to David Potter, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S., Room 114, Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom.
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  • Wyn Morris-Jones, M.D., M.Ch., F.R.C.S.

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Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 723-726 , December 1995

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