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What can i expect from a shoulder surgery to repair labrum and rotator cuff?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: It varies somewhat based primarily on the severity of your rotator cuff tear; but in general it is an arthroscopic surgery that is highly successful.and with a relatively short recovery.

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Answered 2/15/2015

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