A review of biomechanics of the shoulder and biomechanical concepts of rotator cuff repair

In this article, we describe the basic knowledge about shoulder biomechanics, which is thought to be useful for surgeons. Some clinical reports have described that the excellent outcome after cuff repair without acromioplasty and a limited acromioplasty might be enough for subacromial decompression....

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Main Authors: Nobuyuki Yamamoto, Eiji Itoi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214687314000740