Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 106, Issue 6 , Pages 452-461 , 2007

Surgical Results in Rotator Cuff Tears with Shoulder Stiffness

Received 7 August 2006 ,Revised 22 September 2006 ,Accepted 6 February 2007.

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Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 106, Issue 6 , Pages 452-461 , 2007

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