Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S147-S161 , January 2005

Grammont reverse prosthesis: Design, rationale, and biomechanics

  • Pascal Boileau, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, Nice, France.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Pascal Boileau, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Traumatology, Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, 151, Route de St Antoine de Ginestière, 06202 Nice, France
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  • Duncan J. Watkinson (FRCS)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, Nice, France.
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  • Armodios M. Hatzidakis, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, Nice, France.
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  • Frederic Balg, MD (FRCSC)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Hôpital de L’Archet, University of Nice, Nice, France.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2004.10.006

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S147-S161 , January 2005

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