Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages e12-e15 , April 2010

Transacromial erosion of a locked subacromial hook plate: Case report and review of literature

  • C. Edward Hoffler, PhD, MD
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  • Spero G. Karas, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Spero G. Karas, MD, Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, 59 Executive Park Dr S, Atlanta, GA 30329.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.10.019

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages e12-e15 , April 2010

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