Shoulder Surgery
Most shoulder surgery can be done arthroscopically, but in some cases, a better result is achieved with open surgery. Here is what is accomplished in surgical treatment of the following shoulder problems:
- Impingement and Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Removal of bone spurs on the underside of the acromion (part of the shoulder blade) and repair the rotator cuff.
- Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: Shave bone spurs and repair tears.
- Partial or Complete Shoulder Dislocation: Repair of ligaments and blood and nerve vessels, ball joint popped back into socket
- Fractured Collarbone and Shoulder Separation: Realignment of bones, stabilize injured joint and repair of stretched ligaments.
- Fractured Head of the Arm Bone (Humerus): Repair damaged bone. If that is not possible, it may be necessary to replace it with an artificial joint
- Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Whole or partial shoulder joint replacement
- Labral Tear: Removal of torn labrum tissue, repair and reattach tendon
After Care
- Immobilize shoulder for two weeks in a sling
- Gentle range-of-motion exercises
- Physical therapy
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) or prescription painkillers
Total recovery should occur within three to six months.
For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).