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Original Research

A comparative analysis of radiographer versus radiologist in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears of the shoulder using ultrasound

Zuned A HakimTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Syed AliTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
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R Stephen BaleTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
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Peter J HughesTrauma and Orthopaedic Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
Pages 131-135 | Published online: 28 Oct 2015

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