The impact of tensioning device mal-positioning on strand tension during Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to confer optimal strength and stiffness to the graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the maintenance of equal strand tension prior to fixation, is desired; positioning of the tensioning device can signif...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/33 |