Overview
Surgery on the shoulder joint to repair soft tissues, bone, or replace the joint.
General Information
- Organ involved: Shoulder (rotator cuff, bone, joint)
- Purpose: Treat tears, dislocations, arthritis
- Duration: 1–3 hours
- Hospital stay: Outpatient or 1 night
- Anesthesia: General or nerve block
- Recovery: 6–12 weeks
Types
- Rotator cuff repair
- Labrum repair
- Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)
- Arthroscopy (minimally invasive)
Before Surgery
- Imaging (MRI, X-ray)
- Physical therapy may be tried first
- Stop blood thinners