If nonsurgical treatments no longer provide relief for your shoulder condition, you may be considering surgery. Shoulder surgery can offer a number of important benefits. The shoulder consists of several joints, along with a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint (known as the rotator cuff), to allow a wide range of
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Understanding Joint Replacement
A joint may need to be replaced with an artificial one when it is diseased or deformed. Joint replacement surgery aims to relieve pain, improve joint mobility, and improve walking and other movements. Your doctor will first suggest other options to reduce pain and help you move better, such as exercise programs, weight loss, physiotherapy,
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Although many orthopedic conditions and injuries can be treated successfully using nonsurgical methods, a total shoulder replacement may be the best solution for chronic shoulder pain and limited function. Symptoms such as occasional pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the shoulder may be able to be treated nonsurgically with medication and physical therapy, but surgery
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