Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 296-299 , July 1999

Age-related prevalence of rotator cuff tears in asymptomatic shoulders

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Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 296-299 , July 1999

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