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Original

Diagnostic ultrasound of the shoulder—a method for experts only?

Results from an orthopedic surgeon with relative inexperience compared to operative findings

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Pages 503-508 | Received 24 Sep 2004, Accepted 12 Dec 2004, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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