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Shoulder arthroscopy<\/a> is generally considered a minimally invasive or keyhole procedure<\/strong>, because the surgeon operates through small incisions using a camera and specialised instruments rather than opening the shoulder through a large incision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the fact that the incisions are small does not necessarily mean the internal procedure is minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoulder arthroscopy can be used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • Rotator cuff repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Labral repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Shoulder instability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recurrent dislocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Selected impingement-related problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Certain cartilage or tendon injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    ASIC Clinic currently describes shoulder arthroscopy as part of its regular arthroscopic practice, and Dr. Atul Mishra has specific shoulder arthroscopy training from the University of Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why recovery can still take time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A simple arthroscopic procedure may allow relatively quick recovery, but tendon or ligament repair requires biological healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recovery may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Use of a sling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Temporary movement restrictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Physiotherapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Gradual strengthening<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Several months before returning to heavy activity or sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Is it usually day-care surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Many arthroscopic procedures can be performed as day-care surgery, although hospital stay depends on the specific repair, anaesthesia, medical condition, and recovery immediately after surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dr. Atul Mishra<\/strong> decides whether arthroscopy is suitable based on the diagnosis rather than simply choosing it because it involves smaller incisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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