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What is the definition or description of: shoulder replacement?
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TSA: Shoulder replacement mean replacing the ball and socket or the humeral head and glenoid, in various way.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Shoulder Replacement: In shoulder replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the shoulder are removed and replaced with artificial components, called a prosthesis. The treatment options are either replacement of just the head of the humerus bone (ball), or replacement of both the ball and the socket (glenoid).
Answered 1/23/2019
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Shoulder replacement: replacement of the ball and socket with metal and medical grade plastic components to relieve pain related to shoulder arthritis
Answered 3/22/2017
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