Our surgeon may recommend shoulder arthroscopy if you have a painful condition that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment.
Nonsurgical treatment includes rest, physical therapy, and medications or injections that can reduce inflammation and allow injured tissues to heal. Inflammation is one of your body’s normal reactions to injury or disease. In an injured or diseased shoulder joint, inflammation causes swelling, pain, and stiffness.
Most shoulder problems are caused by injury, overuse, and age-related wear and tear. Shoulder arthroscopy may relieve painful symptoms of many issues that damage the rotator cuff tendons, labrum, articular cartilage, and other soft tissues surrounding the joint.
Standard arthroscopic procedures include
- Rotator cuff repair
- Removal or repair of the labrum
- Repair of ligaments
- Removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage
- Repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation
An arthroscope can also be used for less common procedures such as nerve release, fracture repair, and cyst excision. However, some surgical procedures, such as shoulder replacement, still require open surgery with more extensive incisions.
Symptoms of a Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Persistent shoulder pain not responding to nonsurgical treatments
- Inflammation causing swelling, pain, and stiffness in the shoulder joint
- Injury, overuse, or age-related wear and tear leading to shoulder problems such as rotator cuff tendon damage, labral tears, and recurrent shoulder dislocation
What is The Cost of Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Removal or repair of the labrum
- Repair of ligaments
- Removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage
- Repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation
What is The Time Of Recovry Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Removal or repair of the labrum
- Repair of ligaments
- Removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage
- Repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation
Recovery Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Removal or repair of the labrum
- Repair of ligaments
- Removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage
- Repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation
Faqs For Shoulder Arthroscopy
What conditions can be treated with shoulder arthroscopy?
Shoulder arthroscopy may be recommended for conditions such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, ligament injuries, inflammation, and recurrent shoulder dislocation.
What are the benefits of shoulder arthroscopy compared to open surgery?
Shoulder arthroscopy typically involves smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery, and reduced risk of complications compared to open surgery.
How long does it take to recover from shoulder arthroscopy?
Recovery time can vary, but patients often regain motion and strength in the shoulder within a few weeks to months after the procedure, depending on the specific condition and individual healing process.
What are the risks associated with shoulder arthroscopy?
While shoulder arthroscopy is generally safe, potential risks include infection, stiffness, nerve or blood vessel injury, and the need for additional surgery.
Will I need physical therapy after shoulder arthroscopy?
Physical therapy is often recommended to help restore shoulder strength, flexibility, and function after arthroscopic surgery.