Shoulder Injuries that Requires Surgery

Surgery may be an ideal treatment for many common shoulder problems, particularly those that fail to respond to conservative therapy. They can range from minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures (in which scope and surgical instruments are inserted through keyhole incisions in your shoulder) to more traditional ​open surgeries using a scalpel and sutures.1 Each approach has its pros, cons, limitations, and appropriate uses.

Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome

One of the most common reasons for shoulder surgery is the treatment of impingement syndrome. This is a condition in which the tendons of your rotator cuff are intermittently trapped and compressed during movement. This causes progressive damage to the tendons, as well as the cushions inside the joint space (called a bursa).

Arthroscopic SLAP Repair

A SLAP tear is an injury to the rim of cartilage that encircles the shoulder socket (known as the labrum). Arthroscopic surgery may be used to restore the labrum back to its position at the rim of the shoulder socket. Once repositioned, sutures would secure the bone to the cartilage. If the damage extends into the biceps tendon, additional surgery may be needed.

Arthroscopy for Shoulder Dislocation

A shoulder dislocation injury occurs when the ball of the shoulder joint comes out of the socket. Repeated dislocations can lead to severe shoulder damage and require substantial surgery to keep the joint in place. While there are several different ways to achieve this, the procedures typically involve repositioning bone around the shoulder to hold the ball more securely in place.

Arthroscopy for Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is the second-most common cause of shoulder injury next to a rotator cuff tear. While the condition can usually be treated with non-surgical means, there are rare instances in which surgical treatment is required.

Source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-shoulder-surgery-4134622

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