Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery Treatment – Dr Darsh Goyal

The shoulder has the most flexibility which allows you to move your arms in all directions but also makes your arms vulnerable to injury. Frequent injuries to the shoulder include a rotator cuff muscle fracture, a partial or complete dislocation of the shoulder cavity and a broken collar.

What is Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Shoulder arthroscopy is opted to examine and cure the problems related to the shoulder. It is a minimally invasive surgery that demands only tiny cuts more than regular surgery. The surgeon implants a mini camera that will project the video of the joint on the monitor. From the monitor, the surgeon gets to see the damaged shoulder joint.

How is shoulder arthroscopy done?

Arthroscopy is usually done in an outpatient setting. The type of anaesthesia to be used is determined after consultation between the patient, the surgeon and the anesthesiologist. For the scope and all the tools needed, two or three small incisions, each with a size of 4 to 6 mm, are required. The joint is filled with sterile fluid so the surgeon can see more clearly. Most procedures take less than an hour. After surgery, you may be in a unique sling or immobilizer, depending on the type of surgery performed. You will receive specific instructions about whether you can move your arm immediately after surgery.