Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 301-306 , June 1995

Arthroscopic subacromial decompression: Two- to seven-year follow-up

  • Robert P. Roye, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Waxahachie, Texas, USA
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  • William A. Grana, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to William A. Grana, M.D.,Presbyterian Professional Building, 711 Stanton L. Young Blvd, Suite 310, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
    • Department of Orthopaedic, Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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  • Carlan K. Yates, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic, Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 301-306 , June 1995

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