Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 6 , Pages 727-734 , November 2007

Teres minor integrity predicts outcome of latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2007.02.128

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 6 , Pages 727-734 , November 2007

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