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8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligaments, muscles, and joints.

Source: Verywell Health

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  • American Board of Orthopedic Society
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • AANA Advancing the scope
  • FAAOS