A systematic review of the clinical outcomes of single row versus double row rotator cuff repairs

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2011, Pages S14-S19

  Trappey, George J ^a   Gartsman, Gary M ^a  

^a Fondren Orthopedic Group   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTHROSCOPY; HUMAN; INJURY; METHODOLOGY; REVIEW; ROTATOR CUFF; RUPTURE; SHOULDER PAIN; SUTURING METHOD;

ARTHROSCOPY; HUMANS; ROTATOR CUFF; RUPTURE; SHOULDER PAIN; SUTURE TECHNIQUES;

EID: 79958709940     PISSN: 10582746     EISSN: 15326500     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2010.12.001     Document Type: Review

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