Shoulder Arthroscopy Nj Will Help You Recover From Your Problems

By Author: Dr. Aron D Rovner
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Arthroscopy is a medical term and a surgical procedure that the orthopedic specialists use to diagnose and repair problems inside a joint. A tiny camera called arthroscope is inserted into your shoulder joint area, during an arthroscopic shoulder surgery. This small camera helps the orthopedic surgeon in repairing the damage inside the joint with miniature surgical instruments by projecting the images of the joint area onto a TV screen. The term Arthroscopy means “to look within the joint”.

Why this procedure is different from any other operation?

This surgical procedure has been performed since 1970 and it has eased the process of diagnosis and treatment of shoulder surgery. Normally in this kind of surgery, the patient feels less pain and it takes a very short time for the patient to recover which has made the procedure so much popular and different from any other operations.

When the patient is recommended for shoulder arthroscopy?

The orthopedic surgeon only recommends for an arthroscopies surgery if your condition cannot be recovered by any nonsurgical treatment. Rotator cuff repair, repair ...
... of ligaments, bone spurs removal, removal of the repair of the labrum, removal of inflamed tissue or loose cartilage and repair for recurrent shoulder dislocation are some of the most common shoulder arthroscopic procedures. If the doctor recommends you for a surgery then, your job is to find out an ideal shoulder arthroscopy NJ. They will help you get rid of all the pain and problems.

In most of the cases, you can expect to return home on the same day of your surgery. However, someone should be there to drive your home after the operation. For some of the patients the orthopedic specialists need to stay for the whole night.

After you have gone through a successful arthroscopic procedure, you need to be aware of some things that will help you further.

-The doctor will give the instruction that up to what extend you can move your shoulder after once the surgery is completed. You need to follow the instructions very strictly.

-Take proper care of the small incisions and keep them clean and dry. The dressing should be properly done for a few days.

-Take proper medications that your doctor is prescribed for pain.

-Ice should be used to the shoulder to control the pain. If there is an excessive swelling, most of the doctor recommends for it. Use the ice on the swelling area for at least 15 minutes around 2 or 3 times a day.

Dr. Aron D Rovner is a board certified surgeon & Specialist in Shoulder Surgery NJ, ACL Surgery Orthopedic Surgeon, Meniscectomy Surgery injury. He has many years of experience. For more details visit us at http://www.newyorksportssurgery.com/.