Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 77-81 , January 2008

Elmslie–Trillat Procedure for the Treatment of Recurrent Patellar Instability

  • F. Alan Barber, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and requests for reprints to F. Alan Barber, M.D., Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, 5228 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • John E. McGarry, M.D.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(07)00748-7

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.07.028

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 77-81 , January 2008

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