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Geoffrey Abrams, MD
Sports medicine surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care system
Bio:
Dr. Abrams specializes in Sports Medicine and arthroscopy, upper extremity joint replacement, as well as ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip and elbow. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), among others. He is actively involved in cartilage restoration research, particularly for the shoulder and upper extremity, in addition to the role of inflammatory mediators on cartilage destruction and rotator cuff pathology. Dr. Abrams received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California - San Diego. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University and went on to receive additional training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He has participated in caring for the Chicago Bulls basketball team and Chicago Whitesox baseball team and currently serves as Team Physician for the Stanford Women's Basketball Team, Stanford Men's Tennis Team, and Notre Dame de Namur University. Dr. Abrams has authored or co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles, over 20 book chapters, has presented original research at numerous national and international scientific meetings, and serves as a reviewer for numerous Sports Medicine scientific journals.
- 450 Broadway Street
- Redwood City , CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-5643
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Sports Medicine (2016)N/A
- Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)
- Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center (2013) IL
- Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (2012) CA
- Internship: Stanford University School of Medicine (2008) CA
- Medical Education: UCSD (2007) CA
Publications
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Diagnosis and management of superior labrum anterior posterior lesions in overhead athletes
Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2010). Diagnosis and management of superior labrum anterior posterior lesions in overhead athletes. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 44(5), 311–318. -
Kinematics Differences Between the Flat, Kick, and Slice Serves Measured Using a Markerless Motion Capture Method
Sheets, A. L., Abrams, G. D., Corazza, S., Safran, M. R., & Andriacchi, T. P. (2011). Kinematics Differences Between the Flat, Kick, and Slice Serves Measured Using a Markerless Motion Capture Method. ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 39(12), 3011–3020. -
Surgical Technique: Methods for Removing a Compress (R) Compliant Prestress Implant
Abrams, G. D., Gajendran, V. K., Mohler, D. G., & Avedian, R. S. (2012). Surgical Technique: Methods for Removing a Compress (R) Compliant Prestress Implant. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 470(4), 1204–1212. -
MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the elbow: a case-based approach.
Abrams, G. D., Stoller, D. W., & Safran, M. R. (2012). MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the elbow: a case-based approach. Instructional Course Lectures, 61, 235–249.
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Review of tennis serve motion analysis and the biomechanics of three serve types with implications for injury
Abrams, G. D., Sheets, A. L., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Review of tennis serve motion analysis and the biomechanics of three serve types with implications for injury. SPORTS BIOMECHANICS, 10(4), 378–390.
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Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in the tennis player
Abrams, G. D., Renstrom, P. A., & Safran, M. R. (2012). Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in the tennis player. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 46(7), 492–498.
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Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system.
Abrams, G. D., Harris, A. H. S., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(4), 339–342.
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Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation
Abrams, G. D., Bellino, M. J., & Cheung, E. V. (2012). Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 21(11), 1550–1554.
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Use of an Inflatable Pressure Bag Bump for Medial and Lateral Operative Approaches to the Lower Leg
Abrams, G. D., & Bishop, J. A. (2012). Use of an Inflatable Pressure Bag Bump for Medial and Lateral Operative Approaches to the Lower Leg. FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, 33(9), 795–797.
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Biomechanical evaluation of a coracoclavicular and acromioclacicular ligament reconstruction technique utilizing a single continuous intramedullary free tendon graft.
Abrams, G. D., McGarry, M. H., Jain, N. S., Freehill, M. T., Shin, S.-J., Cheung, E. V., … Safran, M. R. (2013). Biomechanical evaluation of a coracoclavicular and acromioclacicular ligament reconstruction technique utilizing a single continuous intramedullary free tendon graft. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery , 22(7), 979–985.
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Spontaneous Hip Labrum Regrowth After Initial Surgical D,bridement
Abrams, G. D., Safran, M. R., & Sadri, H. (2013). Spontaneous Hip Labrum Regrowth After Initial Surgical D,bridement. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 471(8), 2504–2508.
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Response to letter to editor regarding "Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation".
Abrams, G. D., Bellino, M. J., & Cheung, E. V. (2013). Response to letter to editor regarding "Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation". Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery , 22(7).
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Musculoskeletal injuries in the tennis player
Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Musculoskeletal injuries in the tennis player. MINERVA ORTOPEDICA E TRAUMATOLOGICA, 62(4), 311–329.
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Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears With and Without Acromioplasty: Randomized Prospective Trial With 2-Year Follow-up.
Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears With and Without Acromioplasty: Randomized Prospective Trial With 2-Year Follow-up. (2014). The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Bach, B. R., Williams, D., Heidloff, D., Bush-Joseph, C. A., … Cole, B. J. (2014). Return to sport after ACL reconstruction. Orthopedics, 37(2), e103–8.
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What's New in Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery: Will We Be Better in 2023?
Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., & Nho, S. J. (2014). What's New in Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery: Will We Be Better in 2023? Sports Health, 6(2), 162–170.
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Current status of evidence-based sports medicine.
Harris, J. D., Cvetanovich, G., Erickson, B. J., Abrams, G. D., Chahal, J., Gupta, A. K., … Bach, B. R. (2014). Current status of evidence-based sports medicine. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 30(3), 362–71.
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Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: Analysis of Failures for 172 Consecutive Transplants at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.
McCormick, F., Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Hussey, K. E., Wilson, H., Frank, R., … Cole, B. J. (2014). Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: Analysis of Failures for 172 Consecutive Transplants at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(4), 892–7.
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Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the United States: An Analysis of a Large Private-Payer Database Over a Period of 8 Years
McCormick, F., Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Frank, R., Gupta, A., Hussey, K., … Cole, B. (2014). Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the United States: An Analysis of a Large Private-Payer Database Over a Period of 8 Years. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 30(2), 222–226.
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Fibronectin-aggrecan complex as a marker for cartilage degradation in non-arthritic hips.
Abrams, G. D., Safran, M. R., Shapiro, L. M., Maloney, W. J., Goodman, S. B., Huddleston, J. I., … Scuderi, G. J. (2014). Fibronectin-aggrecan complex as a marker for cartilage degradation in non-arthritic hips. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA, 22(4), 768–773.
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Return to sport following shoulder surgery in the elite pitcher: a systematic review.
Harris, J. D., Frank, J. M., Jordan, M. A., Bush-Joseph, C. A., Romeo, A. A., Gupta, A. K., … Bach, B. R. (2013). Return to sport following shoulder surgery in the elite pitcher: a systematic review. Sports Health, 5(4), 367–376.
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Return-to-Sport and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in National Basketball Association Players.
Harris, J. D., Erickson, B. J., Bach, B. R., Abrams, G. D., Cvetanovich, G. L., Forsythe, B., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Return-to-Sport and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in National Basketball Association Players. Sports Health, 5(6), 562–568.
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Rate of return to pitching and performance after tommy john surgery in major league baseball pitchers.
Erickson, B. J., Gupta, A. K., Harris, J. D., Bush-Joseph, C., Bach, B. R., Abrams, G. D., … Romeo, A. A. (2014). Rate of return to pitching and performance after tommy john surgery in major league baseball pitchers. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(3), 536–543.
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Treatment of a lateral tibial plateau osteochondritis dissecans lesion with subchondral injection of calcium phosphate.
Abrams, G. D., Alentorn-Geli, E., Harris, J. D., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Treatment of a lateral tibial plateau osteochondritis dissecans lesion with subchondral injection of calcium phosphate. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e271–4.
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Arthroscopic bony bankart fixation using a modified sugaya technique.
Gupta, A. K., McCormick, F. M., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., Bach, B. R., Romeo, A. A., & Verma, N. N. (2013). Arthroscopic bony bankart fixation using a modified sugaya technique. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e251–5.
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The posterolateral portal: optimizing anchor placement and labral repair at the inferior glenoid.
Cvetanovich, G. L., McCormick, F., Erickson, B. J., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., … Provencher, M. T. (2013). The posterolateral portal: optimizing anchor placement and labral repair at the inferior glenoid. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e201–4.
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Platelet-rich Plasma for Articular Cartilage Repair
Abrams, G. D., Frank, R. M., Fortier, L. A., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Platelet-rich Plasma for Articular Cartilage Repair. SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY REVIEW, 21(4), 213–219.
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Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients of varying body mass index
Gupta, A. K., Chalmers, P. N., Rahman, Z., Bruce, B., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F., … Nicholson, G. P. (2014). Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients of varying body mass index. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 23(1), 35–42.
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Authors' reply.
Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Mall, N. A., Abrams, G. D., McCormick, F. M., Cole, B. J., … Verma, N. N. (2013). Authors' reply. Arthroscopy , 29(10), 1602–1603.
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Trends in Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy in the United States, 2005-2011
Abrams, G. D., Frank, R. M., Gupta, A. K., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F. M., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Trends in Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy in the United States, 2005-2011. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(10), 2333–2339.
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Topographic Analysis of the Glenoid and Proximal Medial Tibial Articular Surfaces A Search for the Ideal Match for Glenoid Resurfacing
Gupta, A. K., Forsythe, B., Lee, A. S., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F., Abrams, G. D., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Topographic Analysis of the Glenoid and Proximal Medial Tibial Articular Surfaces A Search for the Ideal Match for Glenoid Resurfacing. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(8), 1893–1899.
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Evidence of capsular defect following hip arthroscopy.
McCormick, F., Slikker, W., Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., Frank, J., … Nho, S. J. (2014). Evidence of capsular defect following hip arthroscopy. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA, 22(4), 902–5.
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Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma, intra-articular infiltration in the treatment of gonarthrosis: letter to the editor.
Abrams, G. D., Cole, B. J., Cerza, F., & Carcangiu, A. (2013). Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma, intra-articular infiltration in the treatment of gonarthrosis: letter to the editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(5), NP27-?
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Methodologic Quality of Knee Articular Cartilage Studies
Harris, J. D., Erickson, B. J., Abrams, G. D., Cvetanovich, G. L., McCormick, F. M., Gupta, A. K., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Methodologic Quality of Knee Articular Cartilage Studies. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(7), 1243–U184.
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Complications and Reoperations During and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of 92 Studies and More Than 6,000 Patients
Harris, J. D., McCormick, F. M., Abrams, G. D., Gupta, A. K., Ellis, T. J., Bach, B. R., … Nho, S. J. (2013). Complications and Reoperations During and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of 92 Studies and More Than 6,000 Patients. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(3), 589–595.
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An assessment of the quality of rotator cuff randomized controlled trials: utilizing the Jadad score and CONSORT criteria
McCormick, F., Cvetanovich, G. L., Kim, J. M., Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., … Provencher, C. D. R. M. T. (2013). An assessment of the quality of rotator cuff randomized controlled trials: utilizing the Jadad score and CONSORT criteria. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 22(9), 1180–1185.
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Long-Term Outcomes After Bankart Shoulder Stabilization
Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Mall, N. A., Abrams, G. D., McCormick, F. M., Cole, B. J., … Verma, N. N. (2013). Long-Term Outcomes After Bankart Shoulder Stabilization. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(5), 920–933.
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Muscle geometry affects accuracy of forearm volume determination by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Eng, C. M., Abrams, G. D., Smallwood, L. R., Lieber, R. L., & Ward, S. R. (2007). Muscle geometry affects accuracy of forearm volume determination by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 40(14), 3261–3266.
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Pronator teres is an appropriate donor muscle for restoration of wrist and thumb extension.
Abrams, G. D., Ward, S. R., Fridén, J., & Lieber, R. L. (2005). Pronator teres is an appropriate donor muscle for restoration of wrist and thumb extension. Journal of Hand Surgery, 30(5), 1068–1073.
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation.
Abrams, G. D., Hart, M. A., Takami, K., Bayne, C. O., Kelly, B. T., Espinoza Orías, A. A., & Nho, S. J. (2015). Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation. Arthroscopy , 31(8), 1511–1517.
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Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system
Abrams, G. D., Harris, A. H. S., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 48(4).
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Extra-Articular Impingement: lschiofemoral Impingement and Trochanteric-Pelvic
Beckmann, J. T., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2015). Extra-Articular Impingement: lschiofemoral Impingement and Trochanteric-Pelvic. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 23(3), 184–189.
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Posterior Glenoid Wear in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Eccentric Anterior Reaming Is Superior to Posterior Augment
Wang, T., Abrams, G. D., Behn, A. W., Lindsey, D., Giori, N., & Cheung, E. V. (2015). Posterior Glenoid Wear in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Eccentric Anterior Reaming Is Superior to Posterior Augment. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 473(12), 3928–3936.
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Anterolateral Versus Medial Plating of Distal Extra-articular Tibia Fractures: A Biomechanical Model
Pirolo, J. M., Behn, A. W., Abrams, G. D., & Bishop, J. A. (2015). Anterolateral Versus Medial Plating of Distal Extra-articular Tibia Fractures: A Biomechanical Model. ORTHOPEDICS, 38(9), E760–E765.
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Association of synovial inflammation and inflammatory mediators with glenohumeral rotator cuff pathology
Abrams, G. D., Luria, A., Carr, R. A., Rhodes, C., Robinson, W. H., & Sokolove, J. (2016). Association of synovial inflammation and inflammatory mediators with glenohumeral rotator cuff pathology. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 25(6), 989–997.
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Cytokines as a predictor of clinical response following hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up.
Shapiro, L. M., Safran, M. R., Maloney, W. J., Goodman, S. B., Huddleston, J. I., Bellino, M. J., … Abrams, G. D. (2016). Cytokines as a predictor of clinical response following hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 3(3), 229–235.
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Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of an Inferior Glenoid Fracture With Scapular Extension (Ideberg V).
Tuman, J. M., Bishop, J. A., & Abrams, G. D. (2015). Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of an Inferior Glenoid Fracture With Scapular Extension (Ideberg V). Arthroscopy Techniques, 4(6), e869–72.
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Rotator cuff tears after total shoulder arthroplasty in primary osteoarthritis: A systematic review
Levy, D. M., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., Bach, B. R., Nicholson, G. P., & Romeo, A. A. (2016). Rotator cuff tears after total shoulder arthroplasty in primary osteoarthritis: A systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SHOULDER SURGERY, 10(2), 78–84.
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation
Abrams, G. D., Hart, M. A., Takami, K., Bayne, C. O., Kelly, B. T., Orias, A. A. E., & Nho, S. J. (2015). Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 31(8), 1511–1517.
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