Arthroscopic Repair of Shoulder Dislocations

A shoulder dislocation is when the top part of the arm bone (humeral head) slips out of its socket (glenoid).

For young patients, there is a high risk of recurrent dislocation. For patients with repeated dislocations, surgery may be necessary. Surgery to repair instability can help restore the function and comfort of unstable and dislocating shoulders.  This surgery involves repairing and tightening the structures within the shoulder that were damaged during the dislocation. 

Arthroscopic reconstruction techniques are evolving regarding the treatment of shoulder dislocations. Application of these techniques such as thermal stabilization and arthroscopic repair are becoming more popular and effective.