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shoulder stiffness may not be necessary, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day.
\”Our study compared results for 170 patients who received rotator cuff surgery with 25 who underwent an additional glenohumeral joint capsule release procedure to relieve stiffness at the time of surgery,\” commented Jordan McGrath, lead author from St. George Hospital in Sydney, Australia. \”Both groups reported significant improvements in range of motion, pain, and function after surgery.\”
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