The shoulder is an important joint in the body. Many patients complain of shoulder pain and stiffness nowadays. Frozen shoulder, recurrent dislocation of the shoulder, impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis and Rotator cuff tear are common problems of the shoulder joint.
We will discuss these problems here.
1. Recurrent dislocation of the shoulder - The patient complains of recurrent dislocation of shoulder following sports injuries or road traffic accident. Whenever shoulder get dislocated patient may need hospitalization for reduction of the shoulder. Also, every episode of dislocation causes damage to shoulder joint. With repeated dislocations, muscles become so lax that patient can himself reduce his shoulder.
Recurrent dislocation of the shoulder should not be ignored. Dr. Naveen Sharma is one of the best doctors for treatment of this problem. First, we will do the clinical examination and check your shoulder properly. Sometimes an MRI or CT scan is necessary to get an estimation of the damage.
Shoulder dislocation is due to Bankart lesion. There is damage to the glenoid labrum in the shoulder. Sometimes there is also bone loss. So depending on patient's shoulder Dr. Sharma will explain about further management.
Treatment of shoulder dislocation can be done through Arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is an advanced branch. The advantage of shoulder arthroscopic surgery is that there is no need for any big cut in the skin or many stitches. It is bloodless pinhole surgery. There is no need of plaster. You will be able to move your arm from nest day of surgery.
In shoulder dislocation surgery Bankart repair is done with the help of highly advance suture anchors. Dr. Naveen Sharma does not use any metal screw in your body. So there is no need for any screw removal or any adverse reaction to metal particle. You can start using your hand in 2 to 3 days. You can join the office in a week. If you are a sportsman then you can play the game in 6 to 9 months time.
