Doctors Make Strides in Orthopedic Surgery for Children

(ScienceBlog) UPDATED 2010-03-14

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that combining anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with repairing a torn knee meniscus is safe and effective in children. Orthopedic surgeons also found that the so-called "Tommy John" elbow reconstruction procedure was safe for kids, as well. Read full story >

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Doctors Make Strides in Orthopedic Surgery for Children

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