Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 43-48 , January 2005

Concepts and measurement of in vivo tibiofemoral kinematics

  • Joyce S.B. Koh, MD (FRCS Ed (Orth))

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Joyce S.B. Koh, MD, Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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  • Takashi Nagai, MS, ATC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Sayaka Motojima, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Timothy C. Sell, PhD, PT

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Scott M. Lephart, PhD, ATC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2004.11.010

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 43-48 , January 2005

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