What Is the “Perfect” Lateral Radiograph? Effects of Beam Directionality and Condylar Alignment on the Perceived Location of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: Letter to the Editor
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What Is the “Perfect” Lateral Radiograph? Effects of Beam Directionality and Condylar Alignment on the Perceived Location of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: Letter to the Editor
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