In vivo shoulder function after surgical repair of a torn rotator cuff: Glenohumeral joint mechanics, shoulder strength, clinical outcomes, and their interaction

American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 39, Issue 10, 2011, Pages 2117-2129

  Bey, Michael J ^a   Peltz, Cathryn D ^a   Ciarelli, Kristin ^a   Kline, Stephanie K ^a   Divine, George W ^a   Van Holsbeeck, Marnix ^a   Muh, Stephanie ^a   Kolowich, Patricia A ^a   Lock, Terrence R ^a   Moutzouros, Vasilios ^a  

^a HENRY FORD HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

biomechanics; glenohumeral joint; kinematics; rotator cuff

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; FEMALE; HUMAN; INJURY; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; MUSCLE STRENGTH; ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY; PATHOPHYSIOLOGY; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PHYSIOLOGY; RADIOGRAPHY; ROTATOR CUFF; SHOULDER; SHOULDER PAIN; TENDON INJURY; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

ADULT; AGED; BIOMECHANICS; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MUSCLE STRENGTH; ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURES; PATIENT SATISFACTION; ROTATOR CUFF; SHOULDER; SHOULDER PAIN; TENDON INJURIES; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 80053924704     PISSN: 03635465     EISSN: 15523365     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0363546511412164     Document Type: Article

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