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What Are The Risks Of Multiple Surgeries On The Same Shoulder?
Ive already had one shoulder surgery to repair a SLAP tear in my R shoulder. Just recently found out that i have another tear on the same shoulder and that it might require an additional surgery. what are some of the risk with multiple surgeries on the same shoulder?
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It is a known fact that ROTATOR CUFF behaves in a more friendly manner when u treat it in conservative manner.SLAP TEAR is one of the indications for surgery but however this second problem , if associated with rotator cuff, i advice u to take another opinion before going in for any further surgery since repeated surgeries may cause fibrosis and hence tightness in the shoulder ( due to fibrosis and adhesions )
It is a known fact that ROTATOR CUFF behaves in a more friendly manner when u treat it in conservative manner.SLAP TEAR is one of the indications for surgery but however this second problem , if associated with rotator cuff, i advice u to take another opinion before going in for any further surgery since repeated surgeries may cause fibrosis and hence tightness in the shoulder ( due to fibrosis and adhesions )
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