Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 211-215 , October 2007

Arthroscopic Management of Patella Instability: Indications and Technique

  • Jeffrey Halbrecht, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Jeffrey Halbrecht, MD, Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, 2100 Webster St, #331, San Francisco, CA 94115.

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PII: S1048-6666(07)00081-X

doi: 10.1053/j.oto.2007.10.005

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 211-215 , October 2007

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