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Rotator cuff repair - series: Indications

Rotator cuff repair - series
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Normal anatomy

Indications

Procedure

Aftercare

The role of the tendons is to hold the powerful shoulder muscles to the shoulder and arm bones. The tendons can be torn from overuse or injury.

Update Date: 9/15/2006

Updated by: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH.Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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