Shoulder Arthroscopy Procedure

Shoulder Arthroscopy Procedure

Shoulder arthroscopy procedures are an innovative new way to perform surgical improvements in the shoulder in the least invasive way as possible. miVIP’s skilled surgeons use shoulder arthroscopy procedures to correct a number of shoulder conditions including:

Inflamed joints due to arthritis
Bone spurs
Limited movement in the shoulder, or “frozen shoulder”
Loose shoulder tissue
Torn, damaged, or injured bicep tendon, labrum, ligament, or rotator cuff
A number of other conditions and ailments
Using shoulder arthroscopy technology, surgeons have the ability to pinpoint the exact location of a shoulder problem, allowing them to be less intrusive with their incisions, and giving their patients a typically easier recovery.

How is the Surgery Performed?
A shoulder arthroscopy procedure is performed by a certified miVIP surgeon using the latest technology in arthroscopy video. After administering general anesthesia, the surgeon makes a small incision in the area of concern. Using a thin, bendable tube with a small camera on the end, the surgeon is able to navigate areas of the shoulder without making large, useless incisions.

Once the precise area of concern is discovered, the surgeon may make additional incisions to perform the necessary procedures. On exceptional occasion, the surgeon may end up needing to perform a more open surgery due to the seriousness of the patient’s condition. Arthroscopy technology simply lessens the need for larger incisions by creating a better visual without such intrusive measures.

The Surgeons at miVIP
Because of the high reputation the miVIP surgical centers, miVIP only hires experienced surgeons who go above and beyond other surgeons in the industry. With official accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), miVIP surgery centers take special care to hire only the best professionals available so that their customers receive great care when undergoing these health-improving procedures.

What to Expect after Procedure
Because of the hope of minimal intrusion and incision, a typical shoulder arthroscopy procedure will result in outpatient recovery. This at-home recovery type allows you to heal in the comfort of your own home. While some physical limitations may be suggested by your surgeon or physician following the procedure, listening to your own body and taking the proper duration of time for recovery is a crucial step to the success of any recovery from shoulder surgery.

Cost of Procedure
Costs for these types of procedures often depend upon many different factors. A longer-than-expected time spent in surgery, the need for additional anesthesia, and other unforeseen procedures may add additional costs to your originally planned surgery expenses.

Always work closely with your insurance provider beforehand to see what your insurance coverage is like, and what kinds of costs you can expect to pay out of pocket once the surgery is over. The final bill will be the patient’s financial responsibility, and determining insurance coverage early on will help you avoid surprise charges.

Long Term Prognosis and Other Information Regarding Procedure
Hoping to provide with a future full of health and comfort, the miVIP shoulder arthroscopy surgeons are committed to offering their patients the best care they can provide. After the surgery is complete and you have been sent home, never hesitate to call your doctor about any concerns or questions you may have that you believe are associated with your post-surgery recovery. For more information about shoulder arthroscopy procedures, call our miVIP consultants at 855-496-4847.