Arthroscopic surgery allows diagnosis and treatment of joint problems through small incisions in the skin. A camera attached to a scope is used to see inside your joint.
One of the most common problems causing shoulder pain is known as bursitis. Symptoms include pain, weakness and loss of motion.
Shoulder instability and dislocation occur when the shoulder capsule is stretched or torn, and/or when the labrum is detached from the glenoid.
A surgery performed to improve shoulder function and decrease pain. Typically it is performed on patients who have suffered massive rotator cuff tears.
A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum of the shoulder, which is the ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint.
Impingement syndrome and associated rotator cuff tears are common shoulder problems caused when the rotator cuff tendons rub the underside of the acromion bone. Symptoms include pain, weakness and loss of motion.
The synovial membrane is found in joints like your knee and shoulder. Its main function is to create synovial fluid which lubricates and nourishes the joint.
A torn rotator cuff is a common condition that can cause shoulder pain, weakness, and loss of mobility. If the tear is severe enough, surgery is often necessary to repair the rotator cuff and to restore shoulder function.