Deltoid muscular flap transfer for the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of deltoid muscle flap transfer for the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears. In a retrospective study 20 consecutive patients were evaluated. The index procedure took place between 2000 and 2003. Fifteen patients were male, mean age was 6...

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Main Authors: Justus Gille, Joerg Suehwold, Arndt-Peter Schulz, Benjamin Kienast, Andreas Unger, Christian Jürgens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2009-09-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/716