Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 395-398 , July 2006

The association of suprascapular neuropathy with massive rotator cuff tears: A preliminary report

  • William J. Mallon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Durham, NC, USA
    • Duke University Medical Center, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Durham, NC, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: William J. Mallon, MD, Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, 120 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704.
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  • Robert J. Wilson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Durham, NC, USA
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  • Carl J. Basamania, MD

      Affiliations

    • Duke University Medical Center, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Durham, NC, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(05)00349-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.10.019

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 395-398 , July 2006

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