Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 424-426 , July 2004

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with and without arthroscopic subacromial decompression: a prospective, randomized study of one-year outcomes

  • Gary M Gartsman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gary M. Gartsman, MD, 7401 S Main St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
    • ,
  • Daniel P O'Connor, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, TX, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(04)00052-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2004.02.006

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 424-426 , July 2004

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