Tel:01706 869025
emma.shires2@circlehealthpartners.co.uk
www.fixmyshoulder.co.uk
Mr Robin Seagger
MBBS MSc FRCS
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulders Elbows and Sports Injuries
Arthroscopic Posterior Shoulder Stabilisation
Aim:
To prevent further posterior dislocation of the shoulder joint
Surgery type:
Arthroscopic (keyhole)
Anaesthetic:
General (asleep) usually with a nerve block
Objective:
Repair the torn labrum (gristle) to the back of the bone socket
Stitches passed through the labrum via a cannula (tube)
Stiches and therefore labrum fixed to the prepared bone by plastic anchors
The joint capsule is also tightened during the procedure
Further soft tissue tightening may be required for severe damage
Duration:
60-120 minutes
Scars:
3 (1 on the back of shoulder, 1 on the front, 1 on the side - approx. 10-15mm each)
Sling:
External rotation brace- keeps arm at side with forearm facing forwards
External rotation brace for 3 weeks- except washing and exercises
Normal poly-sling up to 6 weeks
Wean form 6 weeks
Sports:
3 months-non-contact sports (cycling, jogging, swimming- breast stroke)
6 months- return to contact and overhead sports
Work:
Sedentary jobs- as pain allows
Manual jobs- return 6-8 weeks and adjust for up to3 months
Driving:
8weeks depending on comfort