Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 82-87 , January 2008

Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament With Gracilis Tendon Autograft in Transverse Patellar Drill Holes

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.08.005

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 82-87 , January 2008

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