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Shoulder Arthroscopy is now  one of the common procedures at Arthroscopy Surgery clinic. The Shoulder joint is one of the big joint which allows a good access to all its areas to Arthroscopy. The fact that it has a big ball and a shallow cup gives a straight access to arthroscopic surgeon  to asses all areas and to almost all pathologies.

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a simple procedure In which through a small puncture portal at the back of the shoulder a Arthroscope (Telescope) of 4.5 mm is introduced into the shoulder joint proper and a detailed examination and testing of each and every structure of the joint is performed. The head of Humerus(the arm bone), the glenoid(shoulder blade –forming the cup), the biceps, subscapularis muscle, the rotator cuff, the ligaments both in front and back of shoulder are commonly  examined . This helps in picking up of common problems like early arthritis of shoulder, infective arthritis(septic lesions), Rheumatoid arthritis, biceps tear, SLAP lesions, Rotator cuff lesion, impingement syndrome, ligament tear, recurrent dislocation of shoulder(Bankart lesion), instability, hyper laxity, laberal tear and cyst, Hills-sach’s lesion, Frozen shoulder, loose body, bursitis, tendonitis  etc. The other joint in shoulder joint complex subacromial joint, acromio-clavicular joint are easily examined giving access to rotator cuff lesions, acromion pathology, clavicular problems and can be dealt  satisfactorily.

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a daycare procedure where 80% of the shoulder problems can be assed  and treated with a key hole access with very low morbidity and a very short (only one day) stay in hospital. The shoulder arthroscopy is performed through a very cosmetic approach with small incision 4.5 mm at the back of shoulder in the strap region along with one and sometimes two in the front which is almost invisible.

In shoulder arthroscopy the patient is put in either semi sitting or lying position with hand by the side. The arthroscope is introduced into the shoulder  from the back access. The telescope is connected to a high power  camera which displays the picture on the TV monitor. Fluid like saline/glycine are used to inflate the joint  and make the movement of telescope easy. Surgeon is able to visualize and access the structures that we have mentioned above and they are further tested by a hook for the integrity and  also for any existing pathology  and also extent of pathology. 

The hook is introduced by 2nd access portal anteriorly  (in front of shoulder).Once the pathology is identified ,it is treated with the help of very specialized instruments like arthroscopic shoulder punches , drills, suture passing devices etc.

Rotator Cuff Repairarthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india,shoulder india

What is a rotator cuff injury?arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india,shoulder india

A rotator cuff injury is a strain or tear in the group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint together and help move your shoulder.

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A rotator cuff injury may result from:

• Impingement from bone spurs
• using your arm to break a fall
• falling onto your arm
• lifting a heavy object
• normal wear and tear in an older person
• use of your shoulder in sports with a repetitive overhead movement, such as swimming, baseball (mainly pitchers), football, and tennis, which gradually strains the tendon
• manual labor such as painting, plastering, raking leaves, or housework.

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Shoulder Stabilization

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A shoulder is considered “unstable” when it frequently dislocates or slips partially out of the joint, a condition known as subluxation. This often develops as a result of a traumatic injury that may stretch or tear ligaments in the shoulder. Shoulder instability can cause pain and limited motion, as well as the fear that moving in the wrong way will cause the shoulder to dislocate. This injury often prevents patients from participating in sports and other activities that they would otherwise enjoy.

How is shoulder instability treated?arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india

Surgical shoulder stabilization can be performed through an arthroscopic procedure that may involve reattaching loose or torn ligaments to the joint with the use of special implants called suture anchors. These anchors are used to relocate and tighten injured structures, and then disintegrate over time. Depending on the individual patient’s joint instability, shoulder stabilization surgery can also repair tears of the biceps muscle tendon, a damaged rotator cuff, or tighten the shoulder capsule.

Frozen Shoulder

What is a frozen shoulder ?

Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition that affects the shoulder joint capsule and results in stiffness and loss of movement in the shoulder joint. It is different from rotator cuff injury or shoulder tendonitis in that frozen shoulder affects the joint capsule, where as the other two conditions affect the muscles and tendons of the shoulder joint.

What are the symptoms?

Frozen shoulder typically develops slowly, and in three stages. Each of these stages can last a number of months.

·          Painful stage. During this stage, pain occurs with any movement of your shoulder, and your shoulder's range of motion starts to become limited.

·          Frozen stage. Pain may begin to diminish during this stage. However, your shoulder becomes stiffer, and your range of motion decreases notably.

·          Thawing stage. During the thawing stage, the range of motion in your shoulder begins to improve.

Shoulder Separation

What is a shoulder separation?

A shoulder separation occurs when you tear the ligaments that hold your collarbone (clavicle) to the joint where it meets the shoulder blade. Your collarbone may move out of its normal place and push up the skin on the top of your shoulder. Another term for shoulder separation is acromioclavicular (AC) separation or sprain.

Shoulder separations, or sprains, are graded I, II, or III, depending on how far the collarbone is separated from the shoulder. A grade I sprain has tenderness but no actual separation. A grade II sprain has slight separation of the clavicle from the shoulder, and grade III has a greater separation.

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A shoulder separation can result from a blow to your shoulder or a fall on your shoulder. It also can result from a fall on your outstretched hand or arm. It is a common injury in contact sports such as football, rugby, hockey, or lacrosse. It may occur from falling onto a hard surface, such as might happen during downhill skiing, volleyball, rock climbing, and soccer.

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Symptoms include the following

• severe pain at the moment the injury occurs
• limited shoulder movement and tenderness on top of your shoulder at the end of your collarbone
• swelling and bruising of your shoulder area
• a misshapen shoulder. arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india, shoulder arthroscopy india,shoulder india

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Total Shoulder Replacement

What is a total shoulder replacement?

A total shoulder replacement is a procedure in which the doctor removes your shoulder joint and replaces it with an artificial one. Shoulder Replacement is done well in India by using Arthroscopy Shoulder Replacement Surgery.