Shoulder Surgery (Rotator Cuff)
Leaflet Code: OS16
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References
Bengtsson, M., K. Lunsjo, Y. Hernodsson, A. Nordqvist and F. M. Abu-Zidan (2006). "High patient satisfaction after arthroscopic subacromial decompression for shoulder impingement: a prospective study of 50 patients." Acta Orthop 77(1): 138-142.
Brislin, K. J., L. D. Field and F. H. Savoie (2007). "Complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair." Arthroscopy 23(2): 124-128.
Cole, B. J., L. P. McCarty, 3rd, R. W. Kang, W. Alford, P. B. Lewis and J. K. Hayden (2007). "Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: prospective functional outcome and repair integrity at minimum 2-year follow-up." J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16(5): 579-585.
Sugaya, H., K. Maeda, K. Matsuki and J. Moriishi (2007). "Repair integrity and functional outcome after arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair. A prospective outcome study." J Bone Joint Surg Am 89(5): 953-960.
Weber, S. C., J. S. Abrams and W. M. Nottage (2002). "Complications associated with arthroscopic shoulder surgery." Arthroscopy 18(2 Suppl 1): 88-95.
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