What is Shoulder Surgery?
Shoulder Arthroscopy is an operation that a micro camera called arthroscope is used to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This operation can diagnose and treat shoulder injuries, such as rotator cuff repair, surgery for impingement syndrome, and the surgery for shoulder instability, arthritis, biceps tendonitis, Glenoid Labrum Tears.
Before the Treatment
Before treatment, your doctor needs your medical history report and the physical examination’s results, X Ray’s, bone scanning examinations, such as MRI or CT. Additional tests may be necessary such as blood and urine samples, EKG…You should stop taking medication and supplements. You have to stop consuming alcohol and smoking. You should refrain from eating and drinking the same day of operation.
During Treatment
Reduce Pain, Comfortable and Safe Process, Fast Recovery, Decreased Pain, Shorter Process Period, Lower Risk of Complications, Smaller Incisions, Lower Risk of Infection, Less Tissue Damage, Less Visible Scars, Discharged from Hospital within 12 hours.
Recovery
Leave the hospital on the day of the operation,
-Do not expose the operated area to water,
-Apply cold compress if any swelling or pain,
-Try to keep your leg elevated, put ice on it.
-Some medication may be necessary at least a few days.
Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy after the operation to speed your return to daily activities and routines. Physiotherapist would also be beneficial after the surgery. Your doctor will develop a rehabilitation program based on the surgical operations you required. The exercises are necessary to help to restore and strengthen your muscles. The Exercise is vital issue that you make a strong effort during the rehabilitation session in order for your operation to succeed. You may be able to back your routine several days after operation.