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Side effects of metal shaving left in shoulder from rotator cuff surgery?
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Depends: On the location. See a second or third orthopedist and have that evaluated.
Answered 3/15/2013
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It depends: The shoulder has many moving parts. If the metal is contained in the bone or is sequestered in fibrotic scar tissue, then it shouldn't be a problem. If its in the joint or a tendon sheath, it could be a source of pain and irritation.
Answered 1/23/2018
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