Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2005

Evaluation of clinical outcomes in anterior cruciate ligament surgery

  • Boris A. Zelle, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Boris A. Zelle, MD, University of Pittsburgh, Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopaedic Research, Presbyterian University Hospital C-313, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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  • Andrea S. Herzka, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
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  • Christopher D. Harner, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
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  • James J. Irrgang, PhD, PT, ATC

      Affiliations

    • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

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doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2004.11.013

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2005

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