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I had shoulder decompression and debridement. is it normal to still be in pain even 3 weeks later?

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Dr. Darren Corteen answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not unusual: Would not expect you to be pain-free at only 3 wks after a shoulder arthroscopy w/ debridement/decompression. The important thing to note is wether you are making progress in terms of regaining your motion/function and are noting a progressive decrease in pain compared to the first week post operatively.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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