1. Beaumont Doctors Specializing in
Sports Medicine

2. Shoulder Surgery Arthroscopy
SLAP repair for torn labrum or biceps anchor
Subacromial Decompression for impingement
Distal clavicle excision AC joint arthritis
Rotator cuff repair for torn cuff

3. Anatomy

4. Anatomy

5. Anatomy

6. Arthroscopic Surgery

7. SLAP Tear

8. SLAP Tear
Normal
Torn

9. SLAP Tear

10. SLAP Repair

11. SLAP Repair

12. Impingement

13. Impingement

14. Subacromial Decompression

15. AC Joint Arthritis

16. Distal Clavicle Excision

17. Rotator Cuff Tear

18. Rotator Cuff Tear
MRI

19. Rotator Cuff Repair Three ways to address depending on size of tear:
Arthroscopic
“Mini - Open”
“Open”

20. Rotator Cuff Repair

21. Rotator Cuff Repair

22. Rotator Cuff Repair

23. Shoulder that is pain free and functional
Goal
Shoulder that is pain free and functional

24. Possible Risks and Complications
Anesthetic
Stiffness
Infection
Retear of repair
Pain

25. Rehab Initial degree of protection depends on procedure
Longer period of protection if “repair” performed (4 to 6 weeks)
Physical Therapy 3x/ week x 6 to 12 weeks
Expect 3 to 6 months for full recovery

26. No surgery is ever “guaranteed,” but shoulder surgery is a highly successful