Shoulder Arthroscopy
Today, arthroscopy, which has replaced open surgeries, is used in the treatment of joints and cartilage tissues in many parts of the body. One of these areas is the shoulder region, which can be treated with shoulder arthroscopy and can eliminate many tears and injury problems, which is also called "closed shoulder surgery". Arthroscopic surgery, which is completed in a shorter time compared to open shoulder surgery and has a short recovery period, can solve many shoulder problems from dislocations to tissue tears.d3c2eShoulderArthroscopy
What is Shoulder Arthroscopy?
Shoulder arthroscopy is the removal of damage in the shoulder area with closed surgical methods used in orthopedic surgery. It includes diagnosis and treatment procedures performed with a millimetric, high-quality camera sent through a small hole or incision in the shoulder area. The damage in the area is detected with the image reflected on the screen from the camera sent to the tissues. If the course of surgery is suitable for treatment, treatment can be performed immediately. Arthroscopy, one of the most useful developments in the medical world, has significantly reduced the high infection risk of open surgeries today. It has also made the operation practical, providing comfort for both the doctor and the patient.
How is Shoulder Arthroscopy Performed?
Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure performed by a specialist physician in a sterile environment. Therefore, it is performed under anesthesia. Whether the anesthesia will be local or general is determined by the negotiations between the patient and the doctor. It is usually an easy procedure where the patient can be discharged on the same day. First, the shoulder area is sterilized. Then a small incision is made in the area and a camera is sent to the tissues. If a treatment decision is made, an additional hole is made and the treatment is performed in the light of the image on the screen and the area is cleaned with a few stitches.
What are the Advantages of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery?
In open surgical operations, deep incisions are made to reach the injured area. This can damage healthy tissue in the area and cause surgical scars. During shoulder arthroscopy, only two incisions are made. Therefore, there are no surgical scars and healthy tissues in the area are preserved.
During arthroscopy, the internal joint structures can be seen in detail and it is possible to diagnose the problem and start treatment immediately. Compared to open surgery, the risk of infection is lower and the healing process is faster. The patient can return to daily life more quickly.
