Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 122-127 , March 2003

Radiographic findings associated with symptomatic rotator cuff tears

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 Reprint requests: Albert W. Pearsall, IV, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Section of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, University of South Alabama Medical Center, 2451 Fillingim St, Mobile, AL 36617-2293.

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doi: 10.1067/mse.2003.19

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 122-127 , March 2003