The impingement syndrome shoulder causes pain during the movements, particularly in turning movements of the shoulder, so the patient can not elevate the upper end above the level of the shoulder. Not addressing the problem often leads to the rupture of the supraspinatus tendon.
The Investigations control often serves to confirm the diagnosis.
The persistence of symptoms for longer than 5-6 months makes arthroscopy as primary therapy.
Arthroscopic akromioplastiki gives definitive solution to this condition is now considered as the surgical procedure of choice. The surgery is performed using a camera which aims to widen the space between the tendon and the acromion.
Upon removal of the patient from the surgery required minimum rest and antibiotic therapy.
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What is the procedure before surgery ;
Performed to prepare for surgery. Performed x-rays, blood tests and ECG . Take a complete medical history with emphasis on cardiac and respiratory problems, allergies or previous surgery. Becomes final check by a cardiologist and anaisthisiologo.I process is usually done a few hours before surgery .
required keeping patients in the hospital ;
The patient may have been discharged on the same day .
What kind of anesthesia required ;
This is determined in consultation with the anesthesiologist , but in most cases required general anesthesia .
What is the recovery time after surgery ;
The return to full activities is about 4 - 6 weeks .
Are there risks after surgery ;
The complication rate arthroscopy is less than 1% when performed by trained orthopedic cheirourgous.Ta percentages are much lower than with open surgery.