Shoulder Arthroscopy

Let’s know About Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed on the shoulder joint to repair its damaged portions. It basically takes less than 2 hours to complete and is less painful compared traditional open shoulder surgery. Also, the surgical procedure being minimally invasive, recovery period is reduced. It is not a complex type of surgery and is a common treatment approach to cure severe shoulder pain.

Why is Shoulder Arthroscopy Needed?

If you are suffering from more and severe shoulder pain that does not get cured in spite of medications, injections and non-surgical treatments, then doctor may recommend shoulder arthroscopy.

Basically, due to age and injury, shoulder muscles get ripped and that may cause more and severe pain. Inflammation of shoulder joint may cause stiffness, pain and swelling. There are more numbers of reasons why a person becomes a patients for shoulder arthroscopy surgery.