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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy of the shoulder with minimally invasive techniques
Krescent Healthcare offers advanced shoulder arthroscopy to treat shoulder problems such as bankart lesion and rotator cuff tendon tear. Book an appointment with the best orthopaedic doctor near you today.
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What is shoulder arthroscopy?
A shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery performed to diagnose or treat orthopaedic problems in the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tendon repair is the most common shoulder arthroscopy procedure.
The arthroscope (a long thin tube with a camera and torch attachment) and surgical instruments are inserted through 2-3 small incisions of 2-3 mm.
In most cases, overnight hospitalisation is preferred over outpatient treatment. If patients have not seen positive results after 3-4 months of physical therapy or if their pain and other symptoms cannot be managed medically, shoulder arthroscopy is usually performed.
Different types of shoulder arthroscopy
Surgery for shoulder instability
Shoulder instability is generally caused by a tear in the shoulder labrum, such as a SLAP tear or bankart lesion. Rotator cuff repair surgery is similar.
Surgery for impingement syndrome
Impingement syndrome occurs when a bone spur presses down on a tendon, cartilage, or ligament, causing pain and inflammation.
Rotator cuff repair
Sutures or anchors are used to attach the edges of the torn rotator cuff tendon to the bone during rotator cuff repair surgery.
How does shoulder arthroscopy work?
For shoulder arthroscopy, the surgeon will perform a thorough diagnosis, including physical examinations and imaging tests such as X-rays, shoulder CT scans, and magnetic resonance imaging.
To assess the patient's vital signs and make sure they are in optimum health for the surgery, the surgeon may also perform diagnostic tests like blood panels, chest x-rays, and electrocardiograms on the day of the surgery. Once the anaesthesia has been administered, the patient will be taken to the operating room.
Surgery may take place on a side or semi-seated patient. In order to insert the arthroscope and other surgical instruments, a small buttonhole sized incision is made over the shoulder joint. The incisions are then sutured shut and bandaged once the surgery is complete.
Preparation for Surgery
Before the surgery, patients should make sure their orthopaedic surgeon is aware of their entire medical history, including allergies, medical conditions, etc., so that they can prepare appropriately.
Medications such as blood thinners, clotters, health supplements, etc., that interfere with healing ability or cause complications during surgery may need to be stopped. After surgery, you may not be able to drive yourself home, so arrange to have someone drive you home.
If you have any other illnesses or take medications, tell your doctor about them so they can prepare accordingly. Before the surgery, limit your alcohol consumption and stop smoking. The patient should not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before surgery if the surgery will be performed under general anaesthesia.
Benefits & Recovery of Surgery
Benefits
The benefits of shoulder arthroscopy over conventional open surgery include:
1. Postoperative complications are minimised by tiny incisions
2. Recovery time is shorter
3. Complications are minimal
4. After surgery, there is less pain and stiffness
Recovery
In order to ensure a speedy recovery following surgery, the patient should follow the following tips:
1. Improve your digestion and boost your immune system by following a healthy diet.
2. Your incision should remain clean and dry. Your bandages should be changed as directed. Rest your arm and avoid strenuous activities without your doctor's approval.
3. To reduce muscle stiffness and improve recovery, start physiotherapy and heat pack massages once the swelling has subsided.
4. During the first few days after surgery, massage the affected joint with ice packs to reduce swelling.
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