Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 5-19 , January 2005

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A literature review of the anatomy, biomechanics, surgical considerations, and clinical outcomes

  • Leslie S. Beasley, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Leslie S. Beasley, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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  • Daniel E. Weiland, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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  • Armando F. Vidal, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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  • Anikar Chhabra, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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  • Andrea S. Herzka, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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  • Matthew T. Feng

      Affiliations

    • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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  • Robin V. West, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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PII: S1048-6666(04)00090-4

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2004.11.003

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 5-19 , January 2005

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