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Shoulder Replacement Surgery : What You Need to Know

Posted by on Jun 7, 2016 in Orthopedic Surgeon | One Comment
Shoulder Replacement Surgery : What You Need to Know

Shoulder replacement surgery, or shoulder arthroplasty, is generally performed for two reasons: shoulder fractures and shoulder arthritis. If you or your family member are considering this intervention, what are the basics you need to understand? Modern shoulder replacement surgery originated in the early 1970’s in New York under the teaching of Dr. Charles Neer, and became a widespread option […]