Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 37-46 , March 2010

The anatomic coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction: Surgical technique and indications

  • Brad C. Carofino, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Brad C. Carofino, MD, University of Connecticut Health Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030.
    • ,
  • Augustus D. Mazzocca, MS, MD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.01.004

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 37-46 , March 2010

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