Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 29-35 , January 2005

Biomechanics of rotational instability and anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

  • Andrew A. Amis, DSc (Eng)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
    • Department of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Andrew A. Amis, DSc (Eng), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.
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  • Anthony M.J. Bull, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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  • Denny T.T. Lie, FRCS Ed

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.

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 Supported by the Arthritis Research Campaign, a charity based in Chesterfield, UK. Dr. Lie was supported by the Singapore Government.

PII: S1048-6666(04)00082-5

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2004.10.009

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 29-35 , January 2005

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