Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 45-48 , March 2007

Cuff Tear Arthropathy Humeral Head Replacement: When More Is Better

  • John J. Brems, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to John J. Brems, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 99 Northline Circle Dr., Suite 100. Euclid, OH 44119.

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PII: S1045-4527(06)00067-8

doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2006.11.002

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 45-48 , March 2007

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