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Shoulder replacement
Introduction
Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the glenohumeral joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such joint replacement surgery generally is conducted to relief arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “Shoulder Joint Replacement” (Web Article). Retrieved 10/22/2007. Unknown parameter |accessdaymonth= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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