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Shoulder replacement
Shoulder replacement mean replacing the ball and socket or the humeral head and glenoid, in various way.
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How complicated is shoulder replacement?
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Shoulder replacement at 80, is that okay?
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Should I have much pain after shoulder replacement?
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How long does pain last after shoulder replacement?
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What should I expect for a partial shoulder replacement?
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When is a shoulder replacement 100% medically necessary?
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What can be anticipated for a partial shoulder replacement?
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How long does it take to recover after a shoulder replacement?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: shoulder replacement?
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How much time does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement?
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What should be anticipated postop for a partial shoulder replacement?
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A 50-year old asked:
What is total shoulder replacement? Is it painful?
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A 43-year old asked:
How much pain is normal after shoulder replacement surgery?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it ok to lift weights after shoulder replacement surgery?
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How long is the recovery time from a total shoulder replacement?
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How long does it take to recover from a total shoulder replacement?
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A 40-year old asked:
I need a shoulder replacement but will I be able to still do manual work?
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A 32-year old asked:
If you have shoulder replacement surgery, will you eventually get full function?
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A 79-year old male asked:
How do I treat a large shoulder effusion 8 months after reverse shoulder replacement?
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A 64-year old female asked:
I still have lots of pain after 6 weeks of total shoulder replacement. Is this normal?
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A 40-year old asked:
How difficult and how long is recovery typically after shoulder replacement in 80 year old?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long will rehabilitation after shoulder replacement surgery be?
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What is the common response to rehabilitation after shoulder replacement surgery?
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A 29-year old asked:
I am having total shoulder replacement surgery next week. How much pain will I be in?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Should i worry if i have severe bicep pain 2 months after a partial shoulder replacement?
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A 27-year old asked:
I am having total shoulder replacement surgery next week. Is the pain unbearable immediately following surgery?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the different types of prostheses used in shoulder replacement surgery?
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A 70-year old male asked:
Odds of playing high-level, competitive singles tennis after reverse (dominant) shoulder replacement surgery? Thanks for your time...
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A 59-year old female asked:
I was in a car accident in 1998 and had to have a partial shoulder replacement. Never since then it has been hard for me to sing or to speak for long.
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A 41-year old asked:
I had total shoulder replacement surgery 4 mos ago but still can't lift my arm to shoulder level, should I be worried?
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