Can we use peroneus longus in addition to hamstring tendons for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Can we use peroneus longus in addition to hamstring tendons for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible effects of removing the peroneus longus on the ankle and gait parameters, in order to add insufficient hamstring tendons for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Materials and Methods: In this controlled clinical trial, 375 pa...

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Main Authors: Khalilallah Nazem, Mohammadreza Barzegar, Alireza Hosseini, Mohammadtaghi Karimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Advanced Biomedical Research
Subjects:
Ankle instability
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
peroneus longus tendon
Online Access:http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2014;volume=3;issue=1;spage=115;epage=115;aulast=Nazem

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