How To Prevent And Treat Shoulder Pain

Surgical Repair

Most cases of shoulder pain can be alleviated through at-home treatment. More moderate injuries might need a doctor's care during the recovery process. However, if the injury is severe, or the pain hasn't been helped through other treatment methods, another treatment option is surgical repair. A procedure called shoulder arthroscopy may be performed by an orthopedic surgeon.

During this procedure, the surgeon can look at the structures of the shoulder joint, diagnose any problems, and perform a surgical repair of any injuries. A shoulder arthroscopy begins with the insertion of a camera into the shoulder joint. The camera transmits back images in real-time, and the surgeon uses the images to guide their surgical instruments. Surgery might also be used to help repair tears to the rotator cuff or injuries to the bone.