Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 376-379 , May 2008

Elective shoulder arthroplasty in patients older than ninety years of age

  • R. Sean Churchill, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: R. Sean Churchill, MD, Advanced Healthcare, SC, 3003 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53209.

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PII: S1058-2746(08)00006-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2007.09.005

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 376-379 , May 2008

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