Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages e1-e3 , May 2009

Subligamentous suprascapular artery encountered during arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release: A report of three cases

  • John R. Reineck, MD
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  • Sumant G. Krishnan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sumant G. Krishnan, MD, Shoulder and Elbow Service, The Carrell Clinic, 9301 North Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75231.

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PII: S1058-2746(08)00552-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.08.007

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages e1-e3 , May 2009