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| When your shoulder is healthy and functioning properly, you won't give it much thought. But when pain and stiffness interfere, you'll find it hard to ignore. The most frequent source of debilitating pain and joint destruction is arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 70 million adults suffer from arthritis and/or chronic joint symptoms. | | Today, orthopaedic surgeons can replace damaged shoulder joints thanks to joint replacement technology. The development of shoulder replacements began more than 40 years ago, and over 16,000 people each year undergo this surgery | | Shoulder replacement, or shoulder "arthroplasty," is the replacement of the ball of the upper arm and, often times, the socket of the shoulder blade. | |
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