Shoulder Arthroscopy
The shoulder joint is truly an amazing joint. It is the most mobile joint in the body, and allows you to precisely position your hand in space. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket type of joint. Three bones come together to form the shoulder girdle: the clavicle (collar bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (arm bone).
Often, the best way to evaluate and treat shoulder problems is with arthroscopy. In this type of surgery, small incisions are made around the shoulder and the structures inside the shoulder are viewed with a small camera, called an arthroscope.
Shoulder Replacement
The surfaces of the bones are covered with smooth, white cartilage called articular cartilage. This is a near frictionless surface that allows for smooth gliding of the joint. Arthritis occurs when this smooth gliding surface is damaged and wears away. When it is completely gone and there is no longer any cartilage on the bone, this is called “bone-on-bone” arthritis. Sometimes arthritis can occur because of a large, untreated rotator cuff tear. This happens after having the tear for many years, and is called “cuff arthropathy.”
Information for Your Surgery...
Shoulder Arthroscopy Information Bookinformation you should know before your surgery including exercises and medications
Total Shoulder Replacement Information Bookinformation you should know before your surgery including exercises and medications
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Information Bookinformation you should know before your surgery including exercises and medications