Bibliografia

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Ulteriori letture

Clark JM, Harryman DT. Tendons, ligament and capsule of the rotator cuff. Gross and microscopic anatomy. J Bone Joint Surg 1992; 74(1): 713-25.

Matsen FA, Arntz CT, Lippitt SB. La cuffia dei rotatori; In: Rockwood CA, Matsen FA. La spalla. Roma: Verduci Ed, 2000: 733-821.

Postacchini F, Gumina S, De Santis P et al. Latissimus dorsi transfer for primary treatment of irreparable rotator cuff tears. J Orthop Traum 2002; 2: 139-45.

Postacchini F, Gumina S. Results of surgery after failed attempt at repair of irreparable rotator cuff tears. Clin Orthop 2002; 397: 332-41.