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How can they surgically tighten your shoulder?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Surgically : Arthroscopic surgery can be very successful for people with shoulder instability. At age 50 it is unusual to be unstable without an injury that could include a rotator cuff injury. See an Orthopadic surgeon.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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