Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 125-129 , March 1999

Successful osteosynthesis of an unstable mesoacromion in 6 shoulders: A new technique

  • C. Craig Satterlee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: C. Craig Satterlee, MD, 2929 Baltimore, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64108.
    • Drisko, Fee, Parkins PC, Speciality Physicians Alliance LLC Kansas City, Mo, USA
    • the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, Mo, USA

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Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 125-129 , March 1999