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Does Recovery From A Shoulder Replacement Surgery Take A Long Time?
i AM SCHEDULED FOR A SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. i WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO CARTILAGE LEFT. m;Y QUESTION IS HOW MUCY PHYSICAL THERAPY WILL BE INVOLVED. i AM 78 YEARS OLD. i WAS GIVEN TAUMAROL FOR THE PAIN BUT IT IS USELESS. i DONT FEEL LIKE GOING THROUGHT THIS. i WILL BE TAKING A ct scan on friday. What is this for?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Recovery can take 4 to 6 months, depending on the size of the tear and other factors.
You may have to wear a sling for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Pain is usually managed with medicines.
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Recovery can take 4 to 6 months, depending on the size of the tear and other factors.
You may have to wear a sling for 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Pain is usually managed with medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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