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Sub capsular shoulder tear amongst other minor tears, with history of previous bankart repairs of the superior/ anterior (instability) and infection 1yr. after last repair, also major arthritis. will this be much better or worse as it seems after each(3)
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Tough problem: A very difficult clinical scenario. Options are limited. Subscapularis tears don't heal on own. Pt, arthroscopic subscap repair, humeral head allograft transplant, resurfacing hemiarthroplasty are options but in setting of prior infection its risky. Consult a shoulder specialist for a full work up and discussion of options. A challenging case indeed. Good luck.
Answered 6/5/2013
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Not good: If you have had multiple surgeries and an infection and now have arthritis, it will continue to deteriorate over time and likely result in a shoulder replacement- which will help you if done correctly
Answered 6/12/2014
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