Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 118-123 , March 2010

Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve decompression: Indications and surgical technique

  • Anthony A. Romeo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
    • Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Anthony A. Romeo, MD, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W Harrison Ave, Ste 1063, Chicago, IL 60612.
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  • Neil S. Ghodadra, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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  • Michael J. Salata, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
    • ,
  • Matthew T. Provencher, MD, LCDR, MC USN

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

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 The view expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States government.

PII: S1058-2746(10)00009-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.01.006

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 2, Supplement , Pages 118-123 , March 2010

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