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Letter regarding article by Clavert et al.: long-term outcomes of latissimus dorsi transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears

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  1. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, “Magna Græcia” University, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa, (loc. Germaneto), 88100, Catanzaro, Italy

    Olimpio Galasso & Giorgio Gasparini

  2. Orthopedic and Trauma surgery Unit, Villa Verde Hospital, 63900, Fermo, Italy

    Roberto Castricini

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Galasso, O., Castricini, R. & Gasparini, G. Letter regarding article by Clavert et al.: long-term outcomes of latissimus dorsi transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 44, 1441–1442 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-020-04588-9

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