Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 83-90 , March 2010

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: Scientific rationale, surgical technique, and early clinical and functional results of a knotless self-reinforcing double-row rotator cuff repair system

  • Suketu Vaishnav, MD
    • ,
  • Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Peter J. Millett, MD, MSc, Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Attn: Clinical Research, 181 West Meadow Drive, Suite 1000, Vail, CO 81657.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.12.012

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 83-90 , March 2010

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