Treating Shoulder Dislocation / Subluxation (Instability) and Associated Pain with Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy
Last updated Thursday, May 29, 2008
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ConclusionWhat are the five most important facts about arthroscopic labral repair/capsulorraphy for cartilage and ligament tears in the shoulder? Repair of these shoulder structures
– the labrum, capsule and ligaments – has shown to dramatically decrease the
risk of recurring injuries.
Postoperative pain and disability
from an arthroscopic approach can be far less than an open approach to shoulder
surgery.
The art and science of orthopedic surgery has improved such that most people don't have to live with a "trick shoulder" or a shoulder that is unreliable.
Patients should be committed to
slowing down for three to four months postoperatively to allow their soft
tissues to heal to have the best surgical result. Planning to have assistance
for daily tasks such as taking out trash and carrying groceries will help immensely.
Together as a team, the surgeon and the patient
can create a surgical result that most patients find very satisfying.Surgery for Cartilage and ligament tears in the shoulder at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-BONE (2663) to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USADisclaimer
This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
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