Improving outcomes for posterolateral knee injuries
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Improving outcomes for posterolateral knee injuries.
Until recently, the posterolateral corner of the knee was noted both for its complex anatomy and diagnostic challenges. To improve the understanding of the posterolateral knee, we completed a comprehensive and stepwise research program with a focus on five primary areas: (1) surgical approach and relevant anatomy; (2) diagnosis; (3) clinically relevant biomechanics; (4) natural history; and (5)...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic Research
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0736-0266
DOI: 10.1002/jor.22572