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Complications In Brief: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Authors: Fotios Paul Tjoumakaris, MD, Amy L. Herz-Brown, MD, Andrea Legath-Bowers, MD, Brian J. Sennett, MD, Joseph Bernstein, MD

Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

When performing reconstruction of the ACL, the major complications that can arise include missed concomitant injuries, tunnel malposition, patellar fracture, knee stiffness, and infection. We review the complications that can occur as a result of errors made before, during, and after surgery.

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Title: Complications In Brief: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Fotios Paul Tjoumakaris, MD
Amy L. Herz-Brown, MD
Andrea Legath-Bowers, MD
Brian J. Sennett, MD
Joseph Bernstein, MD
Publication date: 01-02-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0009-921X
Electronic ISSN: 1528-1132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-011-2153-y

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