Shoulder arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery for rotator cuff tears, impingement and shoulder dislocation.
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Related conditions
Rotator cuff tear, Shoulder impingement, Recurrent shoulder dislocation, Frozen shoulder
When is it considered?
- Night pain and weakness when lifting the arm
- Shoulder pain not improving with non-surgical treatment
- Recurrent dislocation or a feeling of instability
Treatment process
- Performed under general anaesthesia, with a regional nerve block if needed.
- The joint is examined with a camera through small incisions; a torn tendon is reattached to bone with special anchors, or the structure causing impingement is corrected.
Recovery
- A sling may be used for a few weeks to protect the repair.
- Physiotherapy is staged: passive movement first, then active movement and strengthening.
Frequently asked questions
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