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rotator cuff repair

Posted: Jan 17, 2012

Anyone had this surgery or know anyone that has and if it was successful and worth it? Thanks.

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Yes, I had it in 1997 and it has given me - NM

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absolutely no problems.

Yes, I had it in 2005....no problems since. sm - travelinmt

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Get a good doc with good recommendations and I am sure you will do fine. My doc was/is one of the team docs for the Angels baseball team.

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