Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages e1-e5 , November 2009

Teres major injuries in two professional baseball pitchers

  • J. Martin Leland, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: J. Martin Leland, MD, University of Chicago, Orthopaedic Surgery, MC 3079, 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.
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  • Michael G. Ciccotti, MD

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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  • Steven B. Cohen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Adam C. Zoga, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Robert J. Frederick, MD

      Affiliations

    • Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

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PII: S1058-2746(09)00092-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.01.025

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages e1-e5 , November 2009

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