Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 115-121 , January 2007

An in vivo comparison of the modified Mason-Allen suture technique versus an inclined horizontal mattress suture technique with regard to tendon-to-bone healing: A biomechanical and histologic study in sheep

  • Theodore F. Schlegel, MD

      Affiliations

    • Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver, Denver, CO, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Theodore F. Schlegel, MD, Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver, 8200 E Belleview Ave, Suite 615, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
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  • Richard J. Hawkins, MD

      Affiliations

    • Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO, USA
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  • Chad W. Lewis, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
    • ,
  • A. Simon Turner, BVSc, MS, Dipl ACVS

      Affiliations

    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA

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PII: S1058-2746(06)00165-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.05.002

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 115-121 , January 2007

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