Shoulder arthroscopy is a method of performing a surgical procedure involving the endoscopy of the shoulder joint area. The operator makes minimal incisions through which he introduces a camera (arthroscope) and surgical instruments. Arthroscopy enables effective treatment of many diseases and injuries of the shoulder, e.g. sub-shoulder tightness, rotator cuff injuries or instability of the shoulder and shoulder-clavicular joints. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, thanks to which the patient leaves the hospital the very next day after the surgery.

Before qualifying for surgery, shoulder pain should be thoroughly diagnosed by an orthopedist. Clinical tests and imaging tests allow to determine the severity of degenerative changes and / or the extent of shoulder injuries. Surgery is performed if the identified changes hinder sports or professional activity, do not undergo rehabilitation treatment, or a shoulder injury can only be treated surgically. When planning treatment, the doctor also takes into account the patient's expectations regarding the level of shoulder fitness and readiness to undertake rehabilitation after the procedure.

The time of rehabilitation after shoulder arthroscopy depends on the extent of shoulder injuries, the type of procedures performed during arthroscopy and the patient's level of activity. Minor repairs of the shoulder structures are associated with several weeks of rehabilitation, other more extensive treatments require regular participation in rehabilitation for up to several months. It is worth noting that the recovery period is always shorter compared to open shoulder surgery.