Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 5 , Pages 455-459 , September 2005

Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: A comparison of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00081-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.02.002

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 5 , Pages 455-459 , September 2005