Shoulder surgery repairs a damaged shoulder joint. It is a treatment of diseases of the shoulder joint. Due to the flexibility of the shoulder, it is always susceptible to injury and instability. The shoulder diseases commonly include shoulder dislocation and separation and rotator cuff tears. The surgery restores the shoulder in its original condition, and the person can experience a full range of motion in the shoulder joints.

The meeting point of the shoulder blade, collarbone, and upper armhole form the shoulder joint. These bones are connected to the shoulder joint through the ligament. The shoulder joint includes cartilage, joint fluid, and a bursa sac.

The flexibility of the shoulder makes it easy for us to carry out our daily chores. It helps us in rotating the arm in any direction we want. You can move your arm up, down, in the sideways, and behind your back. The movement and flexibility can hurt the shoulder joint and convert a normal shoulder joint into a diseased shoulder joint.

The extent of the injury decides the treatment procedure you need to undergo. If there are no severe issues, then non-surgical methods of treatment are often suggested by the doctors. But in extreme cases, the delay of surgical procedure may lead to complications. The injury may take longer than usual to get treated. Early and correct diagnosis of the problem can help in the long run and make a recovery quicker.

Delay in the matter of health continually worsen the condition. It is essential to take a timely and informed decision to overcome any health complications.

The shoulder surgery procedure includes:

• Arthroplasty: In this surgery procedure, the arthritic or damaged bone's surface is replaced with artificial material. The implant of the artificial material is called a prosthesis. The shoulder joint can be replaced partially or completely. You may need shoulder surgery in the case of shoulder fracture and degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Arthroscopy: In arthroscopy surgery, a tool called an arthroscope is used. It is a long, thin instrument with an attached camera that is inserted into the joints. The incisions are made near the joint, and the camera displays the picture of the inside of the joint to the surgeons who are performing the surgery. These visuals help the surgeon understand the injury's condition and give proper treatment to the patient. Arthroscopic surgery is recommended in shoulder dislocations, frozen shoulder, and repair of a torn ligament.
• Soft tissue repair: The surgery procedure repairs the damage of the shoulder muscle.
• Rotator cuff repair: The procedure is suggested for a torn tendon in the shoulder joints.

Other procedures apart from shoulder surgery are:

• Bursectomy: The procedure treats the bursa sac. The bursa sac provides cushioning to the joints.
• Bone fracture or dislocation repair: Fractures in the collarbone, humerus, and shoulder dislocation requires a fracture or dislocation repair. These are surgical repairs that treat severely injured joints.

If you need a shoulder specialist in India, you may consider consulting with Dr Aditya Sai, one of the renowned orthopedists in India at Shoulder and Knee Clinic.

You can undergo shoulder surgery to treat the following:

• Arthritis: Arthritis like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can cause shoulder inflammation.
• Fracture: The upper arm bone and collarbone fracture may need surgery to heal the dislocation and fracture.
• Bursitis: Inflammation in the bursa sac can require surgery.
• Frozen shoulder: It is the stiffness in the shoulder joint and is also known as adhesive capsulitis.
• Cartilage conditions: The treatment of loose or torn cartilage may require you to undergo surgery.
  Shoulder dislocation: Shoulder dislocation that recurs often requires surgery.
• Shoulder separation: Partial or complete tear of the shoulder ligament may require surgery.
• Rotator cuff tears: Partial and entire rotator cuff tear requires shoulder surgery.
• Tendonitis: It is a medical condition where there is an inflammation in the tendons, and the condition is not responding correctly to the conservative treatment.

The medical care provider can recommend shoulder surgery in case of a diseased or damaged joint. The reasons that damage shoulder joints include injury, ageing, disease, or overuse of the joints. If conservative treatments are not proving helpful in reducing the pain and discomfort in the shoulder region, the doctor may advise you to go for shoulder surgery.

If you are suffering from any of the above conditions, you can look for a doctor who can help you in your treatment. If you are confused about which doctor to choose, you can narrow down your choices to a few doctors or consult Dr Aditya Sai. He is considered one of the best shoulder surgeons in India. Dr Aditya has gained expertise in this field with years of experience treating patients with shoulder joint problems.