Shoulder arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy: Shoulder arthroscopy is minimally invasive surgery to repair the shoulder joint; a narrow lighted tube with a video camera on the end (arthroscope) and other instruments are inserted into several small keyhole incisions around the shoulder to visualize the area and help the surgeon perform the surgery.

Purpose of Procedure: Shoulder arthroscopy

The medical purpose of the procedure Shoulder arthroscopy may involve: To remove a loose body, foreign body, to assess labral tear, impingement syndrome, instability, acromioclavicular arthritis, infection, or a diagnostic dilemma.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Shoulder arthroscopy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Shoulder arthroscopy:

• Rotator cuff tear
• Loose cartilage or bone
• Inflammation of synovium
• Shoulder fracture (scapula, clavicle, humerus)
• Acromioclavicular joint arthritis
• Acromioclavicular joint separation (shoulder dislocation)
• Glenoid labrum tear
• Bursitis
• Bicipital arthritis

Non-Surgical Options: Shoulder arthroscopy

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Shoulder arthroscopy:

• Physiotherapy
• Rest
• Steroid injections
• Viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid injections)
• Pain medication
• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Physical therapy
• Strength training
• Shoulder brace

Other Surgical Options: Shoulder arthroscopy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Shoulder arthroscopy may include these surgeries:

• Open shoulder arthrotomy
• Shoulder surgery-open

Doctors or Specialists for Shoulder arthroscopy

The following medical specialists or professionals may be involved in the procedure:

• Orthopaedic Surgeon

Anesthetic Requirements for Shoulder arthroscopy

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Shoulder arthroscopy may include:

• General anaesthetic
• General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Shoulder arthroscopy

Possible surgical complications of Shoulder arthroscopy may include:

• Infection
• Nerve damage
• Tendon damage
• Iatrogenic injury to the glenohumeral joint
• Pain
• Scar
• Brachial plexus damage
• Musculocutaneous nerve damage
• Bleeding
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Adherence to physical therapy and rehabilitation

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Shoulder arthroscopy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good; however, complete recovery can take from four to six months.

Shoulder arthroscopy: Pre-Surgical Preparation

Pre-surgical preparations for Shoulder arthroscopy may include: Shoulder x-rays, consider MRI, document preoperative neurovascular examination of upper extremity.

Shoulder arthroscopy: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Shoulder arthroscopy: Three to four weeks.
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