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shoulder osteophyte
by jhodee, Jun 20, 2008 06:06PM
What happens during ostephyte removal surgery? How long does it take? What is recovery like?
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During osteocapsular arthroplasty, surgeon removes bone spurs (osteophytes) and reshapes and smooths your shoulder joint's surfaces. This makes it easier for the bones in your shoulder to move without friction and pain.
Arthroscopy is performed with the patient under anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin near the joint and inserts an arthroscope. Surgical instruments can be inserted to repair or remove damaged tissues. However, arthroscopy cannot resolve some joint problems, which may need traditional open surgery.
It is usually an outpatient surgery, with the patient going home after spending a few hours in a recovery room. Medications may be prescribed for pain, inflammation and prevention of infection. The patient can usually resume normal activities in a few days.
Risks of arthroscopy are low, and complications are rare. When they do occur, complications are usually minor and treatable.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shoulder-arthritis/AR00038
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/arthroscopy.html?pageNum=2
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