Shoulder Arthroscopy in Pune

Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, providing stability and enabling movement. Rotator cuff tears are a common sports injury, particularly in throwing athletes, cricketers, and those who perform overhead activities.

Symptoms include shoulder pain, weakness when lifting the arm, and difficulty sleeping on the affected side. Partial tears are often managed conservatively, while complete tears in active patients benefit from arthroscopic repair.

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability — the feeling that the shoulder may dislocate — is common in contact sport athletes. Recurrent dislocations cause progressive damage to the labrum (Bankart lesion) and may ultimately require arthroscopic stabilisation (Bankart repair) to restore shoulder security.

Conditions Treated

• Rotator cuff partial and full thickness tears
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Bankart lesions and shoulder instability
• SLAP tears (superior labrum)
• Biceps tendon pathology
• Acromioclavicular joint injuries
• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Recovery & Rehabilitation

Post-operative rehabilitation is structured into phases — pain control and range of motion in early weeks, followed by progressive strengthening and sport-specific conditioning. Throwing athletes typically require 4–6 months before returning to competitive play.

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