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How Can A Shoulder Injury Be Treated?
i injured my left shoulder a few days ago and have multiple fracture to the joint and bone going uno the ball and socket. the doctor is considering pins, plates, and screws or a total shoulder replacement. if the bone has fractures can a replacement be done. what does the doc screw the artificial joint too/ i am 73 and in good health otherwise. do you recommend replacement.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
Hi,
Shoulder replacement usually has good results in such patients dear so go ahead for it.
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Shoulder replacement usually has good results in such patients dear so go ahead for it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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