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debridement for rotator cuff disorders

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debridement involves removing loose fragments of tendon, thickened bursa, and other debris from around the shoulder joint. by clearing damaged tissue from the region of the shoulder joint, it helps the doctor to see the extent of the injury and determine whether you need more surgery.

debridement may be done in arthroscopic surgery (through two or three tiny incisions) or in open surgery (usually one larger incision). it is often part of rotator cuff repair surgery.

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