Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 57-64 , January 2007

The “Purse-String” Technique: An Arthroscopic Technique for Stabilization of Anteroinferior Instability of the Shoulder With Early and Medium-Term Results

  • Ofer Levy, M.D., M.Ch.(Orth)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Ofer Levy, M.D., M.Ch.(Orth), Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN, England.
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  • Timothy Matthews, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S.
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  • Tirtza Even, M.D., M.Sc.(Stat)

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(06)01251-5

doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2006.10.006

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 57-64 , January 2007

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