What types of problems can be treated with shoulder arthroscopy?
• Rotator Cuff Tear • Acromioclavicular (AC) Degenerative Joint Disease / Tear AC Meniscus • Labral Tear • Instability • AC Sprain • Impingement Syndrome Rotator Cuff Tear: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that allows specific movements of the shoulder. Injury to the rotator cuff can cause weakness, pain and loss of motion. Due to the fact that complete tears to the rotator cuff do not mend themselves, surgery may be indicated. Rotator cuff repair is the closure of the tear which usually includes re-attachment of the rotator cuff back to its insertion on the humeral head. Special arthroscopically inserted suture anchors facilitate the repair of the rotator cuff to the bone. Acromioclavicular Degenerative Joint Disease / AC Meniscus Tear: Arthritis or damage to the meniscus cartilage in the AC joint causes pain. Pain mostly occurs with overhead motions and movements across the body. Arthroscopic surgery includes shaving a small portion off the distal clavicle to make room in the j
