Are you struggling with shoulder pain from a torn rotator cuff, a labral tear, or instability? At Arête Health Group, shoulder arthroscopy offers a minimally invasive orthopedic solution to diagnose and treat damage inside your joint, helping reduce pain and restore movement.
Repair Shoulder Damage With Minimal Incisions
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive orthopedic procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside your shoulder joint. Using a small camera called an arthroscope, your provider can view and repair damaged tissues through tiny incisions. It’s commonly used for conditions like rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and joint inflammation. At Arête Health Group, this approach enables precise treatment with less disruption to surrounding tissues and a smoother recovery.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Treats:
- Rotator cuff tears and tendon damage
- Labral tears, including SLAP injuries
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Chronic shoulder instability and dislocations
- Inflamed or damaged bursa (bursitis)
- Bone spurs affecting joint movement
- Loose cartilage or bone fragments in the joint
- Early-stage shoulder arthritis and joint degeneration
How Shoulder Arthroscopy Works
Shoulder arthroscopy uses a small, high-definition camera (arthroscope) inserted through tiny incisions to visualize the inside of your joint in real time. Sterile fluid is introduced to expand the space and improve visibility. Specialized instruments are then used to repair damaged tissue. For example, torn tendons may be reattached using sutures and anchors, while inflamed tissue can be trimmed. By targeting the source of pain with minimal disruption to surrounding structures, this technique supports precise healing and improved joint function.
Strengthen Shoulder Integrity With Labral Repair
Labral repair focuses on reattaching the torn labrum (the ring of cartilage that stabilizes your shoulder socket) to the bone. Using small instruments, your provider places tiny anchors into the bone, each attached to strong sutures. These sutures are carefully threaded through the torn tissue and tightened to hold it in place. Over time, your body initiates a healing response, allowing the labrum to biologically reattach to the bone, restoring joint stability, improving shoulder function, and reducing pain with movement.
Benefits of Shoulder Arthroscopy:
- Minimally invasive approach with small incisions
- Reduced pain and swelling after the procedure
- Lower risk of complications compared to open surgery
- Greater precision in diagnosing and treating joint damage
- Minimal disruption to surrounding muscles and tissues
- Faster recovery and return to daily activities
- Less scarring and improved cosmetic outcomes
- Outpatient procedure in most cases
Shoulder Arthroscopy FAQs
How Long Does Shoulder Arthroscopy Take?
Most shoulder arthroscopy procedures take 60 to 90 minutes, depending on what your provider needs to treat. Simpler procedures, like removing inflamed tissue, may be shorter, while repairs such as rotator cuff or labral repair can take longer.
What Is the Recovery Time for Shoulder Arthroscopy?
Recovery varies based on the type of repair performed. Minor procedures may allow you to return to daily activities within a few weeks, while complex repairs can take several months. Physical therapy plays a key role in restoring strength and mobility.
Will I Need Physical Therapy After the Procedure?
Yes, in most cases, physical therapy is essential for a successful outcome. It helps restore your range of motion, rebuild strength, and protect the repaired structures as they heal. Your program will be tailored to your condition to ensure a steady return to normal activity.
Am I a Good Candidate for Shoulder Arthroscopy?
You may be a candidate if you’re experiencing persistent shoulder pain, weakness, or instability that hasn’t improved with conservative treatments like rest, medication, or injections. Conditions like rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and impingement are commonly treated this way. A thorough evaluation at Arête Health Group will determine the best approach for your needs.
Schedule Your Consultation
When’s the last time you saw a provider who truly understood your shoulder pain and goals? At Arête Health Group, we take the time to know you as a person, not just your diagnosis, and deliver personalized orthopedic care. If shoulder pain is limiting your life, schedule your consultation today to learn if shoulder arthroscopy in Paramus is right for you.
