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What to do if i had shoulder decompression and debridement is it normal to still be in pain 3 weeks later?

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Much depends on what problem you had and the skill of your doc but pain should improve gradually over 1-2 months after simple decompression

Answered 6/9/2014

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