SHOULDER - Questions and Answers


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Who can benefit from total shoulder replacement surgery?

Patients who show one or more of the following symptoms may benefit from this procedure.

  • Limited movement of shoulder associated with pain
  • Reduction or complete loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint
  • Failure to favorably respond to medication and physical therapy

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