Surgery Info

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Surgery Info

Videos

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Required Reading

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Videos:

	Total Elbow Replacement Dr. Matsen featured in UWTV program discusses the diagnosis, surgery and post-operative care for a patient with total elbow replacement surgery.
	Total Shoulder Replacement: Partnership with the Patient Dr. Matsen and Sarah Jackins, physical therapist with the UW Bone and Joint Center, discuss shoulder surgery with an emphasis on patient involvement in this UWTV video.
	Reverse Delta Shoulder Replacement Dr. Matsen discusses a new and innovative shoulder replacement surgery featuring a reverse ball/socket technique that can lessen pain and improve function in shoulders with failed surgery or combined arthritis, rotator cuff tears and instability issues.
	Ream and Run interview News Coverage of UW Medical Center's Innovative Shoulder Surgery Ream and run is a new and innovative shoulder replacement surgery designed for adults living an active life. This procedure was pioneered by Dr. Matsen, Chair of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the UW Medical Center.
	Shoulder Replacement For Active People Dr. Matsen discusses a new and innovative shoulder replacement surgery designed for adults living an active life.
	Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: The Art of Restoring Function Dr. Matsen discusses surgery for the "big three" problems of the shoulder in this UWTV video. Learn how modern surgery can rebuild damaged joints through this focus on the "big three" problems of the shoulder. See how surgeons fix rotator cuff tears and a shoulder that will not stay in the joint. Also, learn about replacement of the bearings in an arthritic shoulder.