Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 7 , Pages 788-793 , July 2009

Bioabsorbable Anchors in Glenohumeral Shoulder Surgery

  • Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Shane J. Nho, M.D., M.S., Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, U.S.A.
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  • Matthew T. Provencher, M.D., MC, USN

      Affiliations

    • Division of Sports Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, U.S.A.
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  • Shane T. Seroyer, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Anthony A. Romeo, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(08)00661-0

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2008.08.018

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 7 , Pages 788-793 , July 2009

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