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Advantages
The advantages of arthroscopy compared to open surgery with a large incision include
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Indications
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ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE
Your surgeon performs shoulder arthroscopy under general or regional anesthesia. You may be positioned lying down on your side with your arm propped up or sitting in a semi-seated position.
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Post-operative Care
After the surgery, the small surgical wounds take a few days to heal and the surgical dressing is replaced by simple Band-Aids. The recovery time depends on the type and extent of problem for which the procedure was performed.
Procedures performed by Dr. Youm
Thomas Youm, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Thomas Youm is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of athletic injuries and performs arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He has a special interest in joint preservation surgery for the active patient.
Benefits of arthroscopy
- Smaller incisions
- Faster healing
- Rapid recovery
- Less scarring
- Performed on an outpatient basis
- Return to home on the same day
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Youm performed stem cell therapy on my left shoulder and healed the biceps tear ("SLAP tear") and minor rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. I went from being in dire pain with limited mobility before the treatment and now I have full range of motion without pain. I thought Dr. Youm was upfront and thorough with the expectations and the process of the treatment. I would definitely consider stem cell treatment as an alternative to surgery and I felt I achieved about 98% of the strength back in my biceps and NO PAIN.
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