Risks and Complications Associated with Shoulder Arthroscopy

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Risks and Complications Associated with Shoulder
Arthroscopy
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Overview
Shoulder pain is a common health problem that can
occur due to avascular necrosis, broken arm,
bursitis, frozen shoulder, cervical
radiculopathy, broken collarbone, and more.
Shoulder pain injuries range from minor to major.
If you are experiencing shoulder pain for a long
time, then you should consult a shoulder
specialist. A shoulder specialist suggests
shoulder arthroscopy address your condition and
provides the treatment. AOSM, a popular medical
centre has the best arthroscopy surgeons in
Delhi. They diagnose the problem and provide the
best treatment. All surgical procedures are
associated with some complications and risks.
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• Possible risks and complications of shoulder
  arthroscopic surgery

• Infection

• Nerve Injury

• Frozen Shoulder

• Chondrolysis

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Infection

• Infection is one of the major complications after
  having shoulder surgery. Whether its a minor
  surgery or a major procedure, infection is a
  serious concern. Thus, its imperative to follow
  the doctors advice and take care of your
  surgical area.

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Nerve Injury

• Well, this problem is rare but a possible
  complication during shoulder arthroscopic
  surgery. Nerves can either be injured by
  instruments while inserted in the shoulder joint.

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Frozen Shoulder

• After surgery, the patient is advised to take
  proper rest. A period of immobilization leads to
  stiffness in the shoulder joint which can develop
  a condition known as frozen shoulder. However,
  this can be treated with regular sessions of
  physiotherapy or physical therapy.

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Chondrolysis

• Well, this is another rare complication of
  shoulder arthroscopy. It causes damage to the
  cartilage and develops early progression of
  arthritis on the shoulder joint.

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