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Shoulder & elbow care, explained.
Patient education and practice updates from Dr. Patel — grounded in the same evidence he uses in clinic, not marketing copy.
Patient Education
Pyrocarbon Shoulder Replacement for Patients Under 60
Considering shoulder replacement under 60? Compare pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty to total shoulder replacement — survival rates, risks, and candidacy
Patient Education
Can a Shoulder Replacement Get Infected?
Yes, though it is uncommon. Between 1 and 4 out of every 100 shoulder replacements develop a deep infection around the implant.…
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