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Elbow & Shoulder Replacement Surgeries

Elbow is a complicated joint. Its surgery is less common and reserved for patients with very severe arthritis or bad injuries. The replacement surgery is done with metal implant. Regarding shoulder surgery, Dr. Carlos Alvarado, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says there are seven different types of shoulder replacement.

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