Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 5 , Pages 492-496 , September 2005

Rupture of the subscapularis tendon after shoulder arthroplasty: Diagnosis, treatment, and outcome

  • Bruce S. Miller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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  • Thomas A. Joseph, MD

      Affiliations

    • Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, Canfield, OH, USA.
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  • Thomas J. Noonan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO, USA.
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  • Marilee P. Horan, BS

      Affiliations

    • Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO, USA.
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  • Richard J. Hawkins, MD (FRCS(C))

      Affiliations

    • Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO, USA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Richard J. Hawkins, MD, FRCS(C), Attn: Marilee P. Horan, Clinical Research, Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, 181 W Meadow Dr, Suite 1000, Vail, CO 81658.

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00092-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.02.013

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 5 , Pages 492-496 , September 2005

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