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What is the capsulodesis surgery?

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2002 3:25 pm
by Mom of Kelsey
I have been reading alot about the capsulodesis surgery but dont have any idea what this is.. can anyone let me know? thanks Denise

Re: What is the capsulodesis surgery?

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2002 5:22 pm
by francine
It is the repair of a dislocated joint.

The bone is put back in the joint and the tendons are tightened.


Re: What is the capsulodesis surgery?

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2002 6:33 pm
by Nicole M
Yes our baby's humeral head was dislocated and sutured back in place.