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Beaumont Doctors Specializing in Sports Medicine. Shoulder Surgery. Arthroscopy SLAP repair for torn labrum or biceps anchor Subacromial Decompression for impingement Distal clavicle excision AC joint arthritis Rotator cuff repair for torn cuff. Anatomy. Anatomy. Anatomy.
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Beaumont Doctors Specializing in Sports Medicine
Shoulder Surgery • Arthroscopy • SLAP repair for torn labrum or biceps anchor • Subacromial Decompression for impingement • Distal clavicle excision AC joint arthritis • Rotator cuff repair for torn cuff
SLAP Tear Normal Torn
Rotator Cuff RepairThree ways to address depending on size of tear: • Arthroscopic • “Mini - Open” • “Open”
Goal Shoulder that is pain free and functional
Possible Risks and Complications • Anesthetic • Stiffness • Infection • Retear of repair • Pain
Rehab • Initial degree of protection depends on procedure • Longer period of protection if “repair” performed (4 to 6 weeks) • Physical Therapy 3x/ week x 6 to 12 weeks • Expect 3 to 6 months for full recovery
No surgery is ever “guaranteed,” but shoulder surgery is a highly successful