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Does playing surface affect the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the National Football League? A look at the 2017 - 2021 NFL seasons

Ryan K Carda Valley Consortium for Medical Education Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Modesto, CA, USA;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Justin M Harringtona Valley Consortium for Medical Education Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Modesto, CA, USA;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, USAView further author information
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Nathan P Reyesa Valley Consortium for Medical Education Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Modesto, CA, USA;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, USAView further author information
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Eric G Huish Jra Valley Consortium for Medical Education Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Modesto, CA, USA;b Department of Orthopedic Surgery, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, USAView further author information
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Jonathan Pettegrewa Valley Consortium for Medical Education Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Modesto, CA, USAView further author information
Pages 98-101 | Received 05 Dec 2022, Accepted 02 Feb 2023, Published online: 16 Feb 2023

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