Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that enables orthopaedic surgeons to diagnose and treat various conditions affecting the shoulder joint using a small camera known as an arthroscope.

Types of Procedures

Rotator Cuff Repair: This procedure involves repairing tears or injuries to the rotator cuff tendons with sutures and anchors. The surgeon may also clean up damaged tissue and reattach the tendon to its original position on the bone.

Labral Repair: Tears in the labrum, which is the cartilage that surrounds the shoulder socket, can be addressed to stabilize the joint and enhance its function.

Subacromial Decompression: This technique entails the removal of bone spurs or inflamed tissue from the area above the rotator cuff tendons, alleviating pain and reducing impingement.

Capsular Release: For conditions such as frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), the procedure releases tight or thickened shoulder capsule tissue to improve mobility.

Treatment of Shoulder Instability: Arthroscopic methods can be employed to address shoulder instability by tightening or repairing damaged ligaments and the joint capsule.

Synovectomy: This involves the removal of inflamed synovial tissue in inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Debridement: This procedure entails the removal of damaged or degenerative tissue, often seen in arthritis or chronic conditions.