Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 5 , Pages 544-547 , September 2007

Timing of return of subscapularis function in open capsular shift patients

  • Mark A. Slabaugh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints requests: Mark Slabaugh, MD, 1050 W. Perimeter Rd, 79th MSGS/SGCXO Andrews AFB, MD 20762.
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  • Robert T. Bents, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine, Grants Pass, OR
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  • John M. Tokish, MD

      Affiliations

    • USAFA Hospital, US Air Force Academy, CO.

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 The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of Defense or other departments of the United States Government.

PII: S1058-2746(07)00222-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.11.005

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 5 , Pages 544-547 , September 2007

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