What is shoulder arthroscopy?
Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat various problems inside the shoulder joint and in the space surrounding the rotator cuff. This is done through small incisions that allow the insertion of specialized instruments.
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is used to treat a variety of common shoulder problems, including bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, impingement, rotator cuff tears, labral tears and shoulder instability.
Reasons your shoulder is in pain
If you met with an accident and hurt your shoulder, you probably know why your shoulder hurts. But if you are like many people who are experience unexplained shoulder pain. Your shoulder is pretty resilient but with the growing pain and you overdo tasks like – throw, lift, twist and reach, it could end up with injuries like:
- Labral tears
- Shoulder impingement
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injury
- Dislocation
What are the benefits of arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
You may have shoulder arthroscopy instead of open surgery (with a larger incision), depending on your specific concern. Compared to open surgeries, arthroscopic surgeries have less risk of infection and a shorter recovery time. Shoulder arthroscopy also tends to cause less joint stiffness and pain than open surgeries.
More reasons to choose shoulder arthroscopic surgery:
- Less tissue damages
- Reduced pain
- Lower chance of infection
- Less blood loss
- Faster recovery time
FAQ by Patients: When can I go back to work/school/drive/eat?
When you can return to your everyday life depends on the complexity of your surgery. If you’ve had a minor procedure, you may be able to return to work or school in a few days. You’ll need longer to recover from more major procedures. Your orthopedic surgeon will give guidance suitable for your recovery.
Looking for a shoulder arthroscopy surgery in Ahmedabad?
Dr. Rachit Sheth is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Ahmedabad, specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy surgeries.
For more information on: shoulder arthroscopic surgery or you can contact us.
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