Left Shoulder Arthroscopy Subacromial Decompression

Left Shoulder Arthroscopy Subacromial Decompression FAQ

What is the recovery period for arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

While minimally invasive as compared to traditional shoulder surgery, the recovery time is the similar for both procedures. Specific recovery times depend on your doctor's instructions following surgery. After arthroscopic shoulder surgery, your arm will immobilized in a sling for 2 to 4 weeks, with movement restricted to your elbow and wrist.

Do shoulder labral tears need surgery?

The vast majority of shoulder labral tears do not need surgery. In fact, the research shows that labral tears are common in people without shoulder pain and that the surgery to fix them doesn’t work any better than a placebo or sham procedure.

What is an arthroscopic treatment for the shoulder?

Arthroscopy is commonly used for treatment of diseases of the shoulder including subacromial impingement, acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), chronic tendonitis, removal of loose bodies and partial tears of the long biceps tendon, SLAP lesions and shoulder instability.

How do they do arthroscopic shoulder surgery?

During the procedure, the surgeon:Inserts the arthroscope into your shoulder through a small incision. The scope is connected to a video monitor in the operating room.Inspects all the tissues of your shoulder joint and the area above the joint. These tissues include the cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments.Repairs any damaged tissues. ...