Role of Minimally Invasive Surgeries in Sports Injuries Around Shoulder Joint

Minimally Invasive Sports Injuries Surgeries

Shoulder injuries are common in over overhead sports like Badmitton , tennis , throw ball, volley ball, jawline throw base ball and cricket and also in high impact sports like hockey foot ball , judo , karate , kungfu and swimming. Even though minor injuries can be managed with conservative measures serious injuries needs surgical intervention and repair . A minimally invasive surgery or Arthroscopy plays a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and sports injuries.

Advantages of keyhole surgeries over conventional surgeries are enormous, to list a few

1. Minimally invasive: Arthroscopy allows for a minimally invasive procedure, reducing tissue damage and promoting faster recovery.

2. Accurate diagnosis: Arthroscopy provides a clear visualization of the joint, enabling accurate diagnosis of injuries and conditions like rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and labral tears.

3. Specific Treatment: Arthroscopy helps surgeons to treat exact pathology without damaging surrounding structures, such as:

Rotator cuff repairs
Labral repairs
Shoulder stabilization
Removal of loose bodies or inflamed tissue

4. Sports injuries: Arthroscopy is particularly useful in treating sports-related shoulder injuries, like:

Shoulder dislocations
AC joint separations
SLAP lesions

5. Faster recovery: Arthroscopic procedures often result in less post-operative pain, reduced scarring, and faster recovery times, allowing athletes to return to their sports sooner.

6. Reduced risk: Arthroscopy reduces the risk of complications compared to open surgeries, making it a preferred choice for many shoulder and sports injuries.

Dr Banarji BH is an eminent shoulder surgeon and specialist in arthroscopy and sports medicine , has treated several patients with sports injuries and has helped many patients to get back to pre injury status and has treated several athletes and sports men and has helped them to return back to sports , if you are suffering from any shoulder related ailment or sports injuries visit Dr Banarji BH at Sakra world hospital for second opinion and planning your treatment to recover faster and better .