Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8796584 | Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Knowledge of the quantitative anatomy of the tendons of the proximal humerus and axillary nerve can aid in identifying structures of interest during open shoulder surgery and in avoiding iatrogenic axillary nerve injury. Furthermore, this study provides direction to avoid injury to the deltoid tendons during open surgery.
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Authors
Gilbert M.D., Daniel Cole B.A., Jorge M.D., Ph.D., Márcio B. M.D., George B.S., George F. M.D., Alex W. M.Sc., Rachel M. M.D., Robert F. M.D., Ph.D., CAPT M.D., M.C., U.S.N.R.,