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How safe is pediatric arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Very safe: Shoulder arthroscopy is quite safe, even in kids, though it is quite rare that they would require shoulder arthroscopy. The few that we are unable to wait for, usually do quite well.

Answered 7/19/2012

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Very: Shoulder arthroscopy performed by someone with experience is safe for all age groups.

Answered 8/16/2012

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