Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery in Tardeo, Mumbai

Shoulder arthroscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat any problems associated with your shoulder. 

Your orthopaedist will ask you to undergo shoulder arthroscopy if methods such as physiotherapy and medications do not yield any results. The procedure involves making a small cut in your shoulder and inserting the arthroscope to get a view of the shoulder joint. Then the doctor will proceed with fixing the pain point. To know more contact, Orthopaedic Hospitals near me or the best Orthopaedic Doctors near me.

What is Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Shoulder arthroscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat any problems associated with your shoulder. It originates from the Greek words, “arthro” which means ‘joint’ and ‘skopein’ which means “to look." Since the 1970s, shoulder arthroscopy has been conducted regularly for the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries. 

What are the Causes/Symptoms for Shoulder Arthroscopy?

The reason why your orthopaedist might recommend shoulder arthroscopy would be for the following reasons: 

• Serious shoulder injury
• Overuse of the tissues 
• Wear and tear of tissues and joints due to age
• Torn Labrum (Cartilage that lines the shoulder)
• Inflamed or damaged tissue
• Torn ligament
• Lesions

What are the Risk Factors Associated with Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Complications that may arise  as a result of the surgery are minor in most cases. These include infection, bleeding or damage to blood vessels.

Preparing for Shoulder Arthroscopy

Before Surgery

Your doctor will take your medical and family history to understand your overall physical wellbeing and if any problems need to be assessed before going for surgery. Your doctor will also ask you to take a battery of blood tests, electrocardiogram, and a chest x-ray to make sure that you are ready to undergo surgery. 

If you are healthy with no physical complications of chronic diseases, the surgery will be conducted in the outpatient department. You will not be asked to stay overnight. Before the procedure, an anesthesiologist will come and speak to you about what kind of anesthesia will be given. For this procedure, a nerve blocker will be injected into your shoulder to numb the area.

Procedure

When you are ready for surgery, the doctor will ask you to be in one of the two following positions to make the procedure easier: 

1. Beach chair position - Sitting reclined on a chair
2. Lateral Decubitus position - You will be lying either on your right or left side on an operating table. 

Once you are in position, the surgeon will inject you with a fluid that will inflate your joint to make the viewing of your joints easier for the arthroscope. After this, the surgeon will make a small cut on your shoulder and then insert the arthroscope. Fluid will be flowing from the arthroscope to prevent any bleeding. Once the image shows clearly on the video screen, the surgeon will then use instruments to repair the damage to the tissue.

Post-surgery recovery

You will be asked to stay under observation for 1 to 2 hours before you are discharged with pain medications. Your shoulder may take from a few weeks to a few months to recover completely. Pain and discomfort after surgery are normal. Your doctor will prescribe you pain medications to reduce the pain. He may also refer you to a physiotherapist who will recommend a few shoulder exercises to help you regain your strength and mobility.

Complications of Shoulder Arthroscopy

A few complications that may arise from the procedure may include infections, blood clots, bleeding, and damage to your blood vessels. If you notice such symptoms, it is better to go and visit your doctor. 

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Conclusion

Shoulder arthroscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat any problems associated with your shoulder. Shoulder injury, torn ligament, inflamed tissues are reasons that your doctor might recommend shoulder arthroscopy. 

Your orthopaedist will ask you to undergo shoulder arthroscopy if physiotherapy and medications do not yield any results. The procedure involves making a small cut in your shoulder and inserting the arthroscope to get a view of the shoulder. Then he will use other instruments to fix the problem. Post-operation, the doctor will prescribe you pain medications and physiotherapy for your recovery.