Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 1318-1325 , October 2010

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of the Integration and Maturation of Semitendinosus-Gracilis Graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Autologous Platelet Concentrate

Received 14 July 2009 ,Accepted 12 February 2010.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(10)00179-9

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2010.02.010

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 1318-1325 , October 2010

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