Shoulder arthroscopy lets the surgeon see and repair the inside of the joint with a small camera and fine tools. Smaller incisions usually mean less pain and a faster start to rehab than open surgery.
Conditions it treats
- Rotator cuff tears
- Labral tears and shoulder instability
- Impingement and bone spurs
- Frozen shoulder that does not respond to therapy
Recovery
Most arthroscopy is outpatient, so you go home the same day. You will wear a sling for a short time and start a guided therapy plan. Recovery time depends on the repair.
