Shoulder Arthroscopy
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What Is Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery? |
In
the late 1970s and early 1980s, arthroscopic surgery became popular,
especially in the sports world, as fiber-optic technology enabled
surgeons to see inside the body using a small telescope, called an
“arthroscope,” which projects an image to a television monitor. Thanks
to ongoing improvements made by technology, arthroscopic surgery is now
accessible to more people than just professional athletes. In fact,
active patients all over the world have experienced the benefits of
minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Through an incision the width of a straw tip, Dr. Rogerson is able to
insert an arthroscope that allows him to inspect your joint and
locate the source of your pain. The arthroscope can also help identify
tears or other damage that may have been missed by an X-ray or MRI. The
surgeon will then make one or more small incisions to accommodate the
instruments used to repair the shoulder. These instruments can shave,
trim, cut, stitch, or smooth the damaged areas.
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is often performed in an outpatient surgery center, which means no overnight hospital stay is required. You report to Meriter Hospital in the morning, undergo the procedure, and following a recovery period under the care of medical professionals, return home later in the day. |
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