Intrasubstance Stretch Tear of a Preadolescent Patellar Tendon with Reconstruction Using Autogenous Hamstrings

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autogenous patellar tendon reconstruction patellar tendon stretch injury preadolescent patellar tendon reconstruction surgical patella alta treatment

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