INTRAOPERATIVE STEP

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimal invasive technique. It entails the insertion of specialized optical and surgical instruments into your shoulder joint by means of small incisions. Time in the operating room will not be long but it depends on the method undertaken. The shortest intervention is the acromioplasty, it may last 45 minutes. The longest one is the relapsing shoulder dislocation that may last even 120 minutes.

General anesthesia is commonly used, together with a locoregional technique that consists of a brachial plexus block aimed at controlling efficiently the pain during first postoperative hours.

The patient will wake up with an adequately immobilized shoulder.