Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 675-678 , November 2006

Pectoralis major tendon reference (PMT): A new method for accurate restoration of humeral length with hemiarthroplasty for fracture

  • Joel Murachovsky, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Joel Murachovsky, MD, Rua Traipú, 1269, Pacaembu, São Paulo, SP, Brazil 01235-000
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  • Roberto Y. Ikemoto, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
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  • Luis G.P. Nascimento, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
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  • Edison N. Fujiki, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
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  • Carlo Milani, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
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  • Jon J.P. Warner, MD

      Affiliations

    • Harvard Shoulder Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.12.011

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 675-678 , November 2006

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