Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 871-874 , November 2008

Outcome of latissimus dorsi transfer as a salvage procedure for failed rotator cuff repair with loss of elevation

  • Patrick M. Birmingham, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Patrick M. Birmingham, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 7-408, Washington, DC 20037.
    • ,
  • Robert J. Neviaser, MD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.04.007

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 871-874 , November 2008

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