Shoulder Arthroscopy FAQ
Here you will get all answers and queries related to shoulder arthroscopy surgery, so if you have any concerns related to this surgery you can find below your answers.
How long does it take to recover from a shoulder arthroscopy?
Most people need six weeks or longer to recover from surgery. Depending on what type of surgery was performed, the recovery time may differ. You may need to limit your activity until your shoulder strength and range of motion return to normal. You may also be in a rehabilitation program (rehab).
Is shoulder arthroscopy major surgery?
Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder joint has been a major advancement in surgical technique. It requires less cutting of intact tissue to perform repairs, which leads to a faster recovery than with open surgery.
What happens in a shoulder arthroscopy?
Shoulder arthroscopy involves inserting an arthroscope, which is a small camera, inside the joint of the shoulder. Using the camera’s images, your surgeon guides miniature surgical instruments using a video monitor.
Is shoulder arthroscopy painful?
Shoulder arthroscopy produces little pain and is long-lasting in terms of its effectiveness. Even if the surgical and anesthetic techniques provide good pain control the day of surgery, a pain bounce appears on D1 that must be taken into account, notably in an outpatient setting.
What can you not do after shoulder arthroscopy?
During the first six weeks following surgery, you should not do any reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling with your shoulder. You should not reach behind your back with the operative arm. In addition to bending and straightening your elbows, change the position of your fingers several times each day while wearing the sling.
