Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgeries |
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Rotator Cuff Repair In rotator cuff repair, Dr. Rogerson will begin by inspecting the shoulder joint. Then he will inspect the subacromial bursa, a small cushioning sac of fluid that surrounds the joint, followed by the rotator cuff itself. Arthroscopic shaver blades are used to clear away scar tissue, to shape the under side of the acromion (the bone at the top of the shoulder), and to smooth the edges of the cuff tear. Once the joint has been prepared, small anchors are attached to the bone. Sutures are passed through the edge of the tissue, and the anchors are used to hold the suture in place. |
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Shoulder Instability
For years, shoulder
instability has been treated with open surgery to repair the
torn lip of the glenoid socket, called the “labrum.” Many
surgeons now believe that instability is associated with more
than just labral tears. Using minimally invasive arthroscopic
techniques, Dr. Rogerson will have access to the entire joint.
As a result, he can examine all potential tears and will base
the method of repair (arthroscopic and sometimes open) on this
thorough inspection. The arthroscopic repair is done using small
incisions, which typically means your recovery is quicker and
less painful.
To repair shoulder instability, Dr. Rogerson will attach anchors
to the bone, then will pass sutures through the tissue. The
anchors hold the suture in place. In many cases, these anchors
are bioabsorbable and are gradually absorbed in the body over
time (within three to five years following the procedure),
rather than permanently residing in the bone. The surgeon may
tighten the joint capsule using suture.
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