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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients

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The management of pediatric patients with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be a challenging endeavor for physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and parents alike. In particular, the significant longitudinal growth that arises from the physes about the knee creates a unique set of circumstances that must be considered in this patient population. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of the most recent current literature for the management of skeletally immature patients with an ACL tear.

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Pennock, A., Murphy, M.M. & Wu, M. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 9, 445–453 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-016-9367-2

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