Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 114-122 , January 2011

Postoperative rupture of the anterolateral deltoid muscle following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients who have undergone open rotator cuff repair

  • Adam N. Whatley, MD

      Affiliations

    • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA ,USA
    • ,
  • Rachel L. Fowler

      Affiliations

    • Massachusetts General Hospital, The Harvard Shoulder Service, Boston, MA, USA
    • ,
  • Jon J.P. Warner, MD

      Affiliations

    • Massachusetts General Hospital, The Harvard Shoulder Service, Boston, MA, USA
    • ,
  • Laurence D. Higgins, MD

      Affiliations

    • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA ,USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Laurence D. Higgins, MD, The Harvard Shoulder Service Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02155.

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Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 114-122 , January 2011

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