Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft for adolescents with open physes- a technical note

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One major concern in the treatment of ACL lesions in children and adolescents with open physes is the risk of iatrogenic damage to the physes and a possibly resulting growth disturbance.</p> <p>Purpose</p> <p>...

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Main Authors: Mauch Christian, Arnold Markus P, Wirries André, Mayer Ralph R, Friederich Niklaus F, Hirschmann Michael T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
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Online Access:http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/3/1/7