Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 881-885 , November 2008

Full-thickness rotator cuff tear prevalence and correlation with function and co-morbidities in patients sixty-five years and older

  • Edward V. Fehringer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Investigation performed at the University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Omaha, NE
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Edward V. Fehringer, M.D., University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, 981080 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-1080.
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  • Junfeng Sun, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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  • Lucas S. VanOeveren, MD

      Affiliations

    • Investigation performed at the University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Omaha, NE
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  • Brenda K. Keller, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Geriatric Medicine, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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  • Frederick A. Matsen III, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA

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 This work was supported by the American Geriatric Society's Dennis W. Jahnigen 2004 Young Investigator's Career Development Award.

PII: S1058-2746(08)00437-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.05.039

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 881-885 , November 2008

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