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Original Articles

Posterior meniscal root injuries

A comprehensive review from anatomy to surgical treatment

Gilbert MoatsheThe Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; ;Orthopedic Department, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; ;OSTRC, the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
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Jorge ChahlaThe Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA;
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Erik SletteThe Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA;
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Lars EngebretsenOrthopedic Department, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway;
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Robert F LapradeThe Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; ;The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 452-458 | Received 11 Jan 2016, Accepted 09 May 2016, Published online: 27 Jun 2016

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