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PROCEDURES

Shoulder arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy, also known as arthroscopic surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used to examine, diagnose and treat the damaged interior of the shoulder joint. This procedure is performed using a thin tube with a camera and a light attached to it, called an arthroscope. An orthopaedic surgeon may use shoulder arthroscopy to diagnose and treat various conditions such as shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, glenoid labrum tears (SLAP tears), shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, arthritis and biceps tendonitis.

What would surgery entail?

Whether shoulder arthroscopy is done to diagnose or treat various shoulder conditions, you will be under general anaesthesia. A small incision will be made on your shoulder, and an arthroscope and other surgical instruments will be passed through the incisions. The scope transmits real-life images of the inside your shoulder, to help guide the surgeon throughout the procedure and diagnose various shoulder conditions. Dr Bismilla may make more small incisions on the shoulder to surgically treat the condition diagnosed. The following surgeries may be done arthroscopically:

  • Repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation
  • Tightening the joint capsule
  • Loosening a contracted tissue
  • Repair and reconstruct ligaments
  • Repair shoulder fractures
  • Removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage
  • Removal or repair of the labrum

What can I expect after surgery?

After the procedure, Dr Bismilla will dress the incisions, and you will be moved to the recovery room. He may prescribe pain medication to help ease the pain. You will be given instructions on how to take care of your incisions, what activities you must avoid and which exercises you may do to help with your recovery.

Recovery differs depending on the type of arthroscopic surgery that was done, and recovery should be quicker and less painful than traditional open surgery, since this is a minimally invasive surgery.  Dr Bismilla will develop a suitable rehabilitation plan for you based on your arthroscopic surgery procedure.

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