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thermal capsular shift

thermal capsular shift

Orthopedics A surgical procedure for managing multidirectional shoulder instability in which a probe is deployed arthroscopically to shrink the glenohumeral ligaments. See Multidirectional shoulder instability. Cf Inferior capsular shift.
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