Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 325.e1-325.e5 , March 2007

Three-Portal Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Use of a Central Medial Portal

  • Steven B. Cohen, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Steven B. Cohen, M.D., Rothman Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, U.S.A.
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  • Freddie H. Fu, M.D., D.Sc.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

 Cite this article as: Cohen SB, Fu FH. The 3-portal technique for anterior cruciate ligment reconstruction: Use of a central medial portal. Arthroscopy 2007;23:325.e1-325.e5 [doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2006.07.030].

PII: S0749-8063(06)00913-3

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2006.07.030

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 3 , Pages 325.e1-325.e5 , March 2007

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