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All authors contributed to the study’s conception and design. Material preparation and background research were performed by Yu-ming Yao. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Ji Yang, proofread and polished by Di Zhu. All authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Yang, J., Zhu, D. & Yao, Ym. Letter to the Editor: “Arthroscopic capsular release versus manipulation under anaesthesia for treating frozen shoulder — a prospective randomised study”. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 47, 895–896 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-022-05678-6
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