In short
- Keyhole surgery for shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears and painful shoulders.
- Treats: Recurrent shoulder dislocation (Bankart repair); Rotator cuff tears; Shoulder impingement.
- A video consultation is useful for reviewing MRI reports and planning.
- Treated by Dr. Yash S. Shah, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi, Ahmedabad.
Shoulder arthroscopy (Bankart and rotator cuff repair)
Many shoulder problems improve with physiotherapy. When surgery is needed, most of it can be done through keyhole (arthroscopic) cuts.
Keyhole surgery for shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears and painful shoulders.
What it treats
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation (Bankart repair)
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement
- Frozen shoulder that does not improve
Common symptoms
- The shoulder slips out of joint
- Pain when lifting the arm or at night
- Weakness when raising the arm
- Stiffness and loss of movement
Shoulder arthroscopy: when to see a doctor
- Your shoulder has dislocated more than once
- Pain and weakness have not improved with rest
- You cannot lift your arm after a fall or injury
Shoulder arthroscopy: treatment options
Physiotherapy and injections
Strengthening and targeted treatment settle many shoulder problems.
Bankart repair
The torn cartilage rim is re-attached arthroscopically to stop the shoulder dislocating.
Rotator cuff repair
The torn tendon is re-attached to the bone through keyhole cuts.
Shoulder arthroscopy: recovery
You will usually wear a sling for a few weeks, then follow a physiotherapy programme to regain movement and strength.
Who treats you
Dr. Yash S. Shah consults and operates at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi. He trained in joint replacement and arthroscopy in Mumbai, and at NYU Langone, New York and Johns Hopkins, Baltimore.
Consultation room, Bodyline Hospital, Paldi 
With an arthroscopy mentor during fellowship 
Fellowship training
Video or clinic?
A video consultation is useful for reviewing MRI reports and planning. A new dislocation needs to be seen in person.
Video consultation fee ₹1,000.
Questions
Will my shoulder keep dislocating?
In young, active people a shoulder that has dislocated once is more likely to dislocate again. Dr. Yash Shah will explain whether a repair is advisable for you.
This page is general information to help you understand your options. It is not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.