What type of surgery is done for shoulder instability?
Current arthroscopic techniques can be as effective as open surgery with less pain and easier rehabilitation. Outpatient arthroscopic reconstruction (our preference) reattaches the torn ligaments and any bone fragment to the edge of the socket by the use of small biodegradable suture anchors with sutures attached. The sutures are woven through the ligaments and then tied using special arthroscopic knots to secure the repair. Sometimes the capsule is loose and sutures are placed to tighten the soft tissues (capsular plication) as well. Complete healing from this procedure takes approximately 4-6 months.
