Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 659-664 , November 2006

Rupture of the subscapularis tendon (isolated or in combination with supraspinatus tear): When is a repair indicated?

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.07.013

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 659-664 , November 2006

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