Biological Incorporation of ArthroFlex® in Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Repair
Evan Lederman MD*, Davorka Softic MS, Xiao fei Qin MD PhD, Brian Samsell BS, Amy Dorfman BS
Dr. Alan Hirahara
Orthopedic Surgeon / Specialist in Sports Medicine
Superior Capsular Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes After Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up.
Hirahara AM, Andersen WJ, Panero AJ. AJO. 2017 Nov;46(6): 266-272, 278.
The following case study presents use of SCR using ArthroFlex for repair of an irreparable rotator cuff tear.
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