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Our understanding of the ACL, it's related pathophysiology, surgical strategies, and postoperative rehabilitation has an interesting history. We take a tour of the history and interview a couple guests who lived it.

Reference List

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Music by:
Intro - Butta Fly's Jazz Handz - kcentric - ccmixter.org
Transition - The Joy Jacket - Pitx - ccmixter.org
Close - See You Later - Pitx - ccmixter.org

Session 1: History of ACLR Surgery and Rehabilitation

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Session 1: History of ACLR Surgery and Rehabilitation