Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 860-862 , November 2008

Subacromial pain pump use with arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A short-term prospective study of complications in 583 patients

  • Benjamin T. Busfield, MS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Arthritis, Orthopedic and Sports (AOS) Medical Center, Glendale, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Benjamin Busfield, AOS Medical Center, 1505 Wilson Terrace, Ste 200, Glendale, CA 92106.
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  • Gregory H. Lee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
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  • Michael Carrillo

      Affiliations

    • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
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  • Rodolfo Ortega

      Affiliations

    • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
    • ,
  • F. Daniel Kharrazi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA

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PII: S1058-2746(08)00422-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.03.011

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 860-862 , November 2008

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