Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 6 , Pages 565-569 , November 2005

The correlation of the Buford complex and SLAP lesions

    Lt Col
  • Robert T. Bents, MD, USAF, MC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, US Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Lt Col Robert T. Bents, MD, USAF, MC, Ashland Orthopaedic Associates, 269 Maple St, Ashland, OR 97520
    • , Capt
  • Kshamata D. Skeete, MD, USAF, MC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, US Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00046-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.01.002

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 6 , Pages 565-569 , November 2005

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