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Shoulder Surgery: Trimming of a Torn Labrum
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Minimally invasive surgery to repair the rim of the shoulder socket to prevent instability and dislocation
The shoulder is a complex, multi-directional ball-and-socket joint which allows movement in many directions. Shoulder instability and dislocation occur when the shoulder capsule is stretched or torn, and/or when the labrum is damaged. A torn or frayed labrum can be repaired arthroscopically.
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