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Instrumental Evaluation: X-Rays, MRI

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Rotator Cuff Tear

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Using diagnostic imaging for the evaluation of the rotators cuff disorders is crucial to the assessment of the clinical conditions of the patient.

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Giannini, S., Assako Ondo, E.P., Sabino, G. (2017). Instrumental Evaluation: X-Rays, MRI. In: Gumina, S. (eds) Rotator Cuff Tear. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33355-7_23

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