Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 5 , Pages 669-675 , September 2009

Complete removal of load is detrimental to rotator cuff healing

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 This study was funded by an Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award and by a Research Award from American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.

PII: S1058-2746(09)00131-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.02.016

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 5 , Pages 669-675 , September 2009

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