Shoulder Arthroscopy

The Procedure

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the placement of a small camera into the shoulder. The inside of the shoulder can be visualized on a monitor. Through a separate small portal a probe can be inserted to examine the structures within the shoulder. Based on direct visualization and probing damaged tissue can be found and a diagnosis can be made.

This is a useful procedure to establish a diagnosis related to shoulder pain, weakness or instability. In most cases these problems can be immediately addressed and corrected at that time. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, instability repair, subacromial decompression, AC joint arthroplasty etc can all be performed utilizing arthroscopic techniques.

Benefits

The benefits of this minimally invasive procedure to the patient include a quicker recovery with less pain and less shoulder stiffness.