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After surgery, patients usually gain additional range of motion previously lost to the diseased joint. It is important to remember that the soft tissues play an important role in shoulder movement. Damaged or unrepairable soft tissues in the shoulder will have an affect on unrestricted movement of the shoulder after surgery. Proper preoperative and postoperative physical therapy will also affect the desired surgical outcome. It is important to talk with your physician prior to surgery so he or she can evaluate your condition and give you a better understanding of what you can expect after the surgical experience.

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