Patellar tendon versus artificial grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The aim of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to restore the function of the knee joint, protect the cartilage, and reduce the occurrence of osteoarthritis. However, due to the structural limitations of the human body, it is not possible to perform ACLR with conv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02624-x |