Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 44-51 , January 2009

Type II error in the shoulder and elbow literature

  • Jeffrey Pike, MD, FRCSC
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  • Jordan Leith, MD, MHSc, FRCSC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jordan Leith, MD, MHSc, FRCSC, UBC Hospital 2nd Floor, Unit 2C 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T2B5 Canada.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.08.001

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 44-51 , January 2009

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