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How is it different from traditional shoulder replacement?
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Dr Ali Kalhor
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Kalhor is a qualified, Australian trained orthopaedic surgeon treating conditions of the shoulder, elbow, knee and trauma. He was awarded a Fellowship of the … View Profile
In traditional approaches, surgeons cut/lift up with a bony attachment and repair subscapularis (anterior rotator cuff tendon) to access the joint. With a muscle-sparing technique, that muscle is preserved, which means: Less pain after surgery Faster recovery Lower risk of weakness and dislocation in the shoulder long-term
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