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A member asked:

Dr. re-scoping shoulder 1yr.post slap repair/tenotomy . rheumatoid markers negative. says can still be prob. is this possible? or easy-out

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Easy out: it is very unlikely that a single shoulder involvement alone is related to RA.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes, but a look in-: -side will answer the question of progressive labrum wear or fraying which can B addressed @ surgery. That would B the best way to go. False negative RA factors are rare, labrum wear is a good % call.

Answered 2/2/2015

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