Athletes And Weekend Warriors Can Keep Playing After Shoulder Joint Replacement, Study Suggests

Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 23:14 in Health & Medicine

Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity. However, a new study shows that even an older individual who receives a total shoulder joint replacement can return to full participation within approximately six months of surgery.

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