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How long does a shoulder replacement surgery last?

Dr. Siddhartha Sinha

MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

The surgery itself is quite efficient. The actual time in the operating room for a shoulder replacement surgery is typically about 1.5 to 2 hours.

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