Arthroscopy Shoulder

Arthroscopy is a procedure done for the treatment of joint problems using small cuts through which camera is passed into the joint. Using the camera, the surgeon can see the joint and also treat various joint related problems. In addition to camera, the small thin instruments are passed into the joint and a vast array of surgical procedures such as cartilage repair, cartilage regeneration, ligament reconstruction, ligament repair, cyst removal are done through this procedure.

​Shoulder

​Common procedures performed in the shoulder include

Bankarts repair

SLAP repair

Rotator cuff repair

Capsular Release for Frozen Shoulder

Subacromal Decompression

Posterior labral repair

Biceps tenotomy

Biceps tenodesis

Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR)

Stem Cell Therapy

Cartilage regeneration

Paralabral Cyst Removal

Latarjet Procedure

Loose body removal

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Advantages

There are several advantages to this procedure.

Small incisions (Key hole) About 5mm to 1 cm.

Quick Recovery

Less soft tissue injury

Cosmetic

Risks

Risks are minimal in this procedure

Infection

Tissue injury

Blood Clots

Anaesthesia

This procedure can be done under different modes of anaesthesia.

General Anaesthesia

Spinal Anaesthesia

Nerve Block

Local Anaesthesia

Post-Operative Care

Early mobility is preferred in most arthroscopic surgeries. However there will be restrictions to active movements and lifting weight depending upon the type of surgery performed. Initially to reduce the inflammation R.I.C.E therapy is advised. Exercise programs form an integral part of the rehabilitation. Physiotherapy plays a key role in complete recovery and return back to activities and sports.