Arthroscopic shoulder surgery allows for a quicker recovery because it requires smaller incisions than open surgery. This quick recovery may be appealing if you have sustained a shoulder injury or have shoulder arthritis, but how do you know if you are a candidate for shoulder arthroscopy and if it is right for you? We discuss…
arthroscopic shoulder labral repair
The Process of Arthroscopic Shoulder Labral Repair
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that has a protective layer of cartilage (the labrum) that helps stabilize your shoulder by “deepening” the socket. If you’ve been diagnosed with a labral tear, then this “bumper” in your shoulder is damaged and may allow the ball-shaped humerus to slide out of its socket or…