Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a procedure which utilizes a tiny camera to look inside the shoulder joint.  This allows the surgeon to evaluate and treat certain shoulder conditions such as small rotator cuff tears, or to repair or shave any loose bodies that may be floating in the joint.  For example, Impingement Syndrome (bursitis) can be treated with arthroscopic removal of bone spurs.  Patients having shoulder arthroscopic surgery usually go home the same day, while the length of recovery depends on the specific type of shoulder arthroscopic surgery performed.

Total Shoulder Replacement

Total Shoulder Replacement (also called Total Shoulder Arthroplasty) is the surgical replacement of damaged surfaces of the shoulder joint with a highly polished metal ball attached to a stem and a plastic socket.  The goal is to relieve shoulder pain and restore the best possible function to the shoulder joint.  The time for recovery after Total Shoulder Replacement is dependent upon the amount of damage to the muscles and tissues of the joint prior to surgery.