Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 5 , Pages 576-579 , September 2006

Electromyographic analysis of physical examination tests for type II superior labrum anterior-posterior lesions

  • Jennifer C. Swaringen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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  • Amy G. Mell, BS

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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  • Joseph Langenderfer, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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  • Suzanne LaScalza, MS

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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  • Richard E. Hughes, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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  • John E. Kuhn, MD

      Affiliations

    • Vanderbilt Shoulder Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: John E. Kuhn, MD, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, 2601 Jess Neely Dr, Nashville, TN 37212

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PII: S1058-2746(06)00074-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.01.004

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 5 , Pages 576-579 , September 2006

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