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Do become athoroscopic surgeon how many year is the education? i would like to repair shoulder rotates cuff and ligament?
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Orthopedic surgeon: 3-4 year undergraduate studies, 4 years medical school, 5 years orthopedic surgery residency, possible additional fellowship training years.
Answered 11/24/2012
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