Shoulder arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is performed through small incisions; during the procedure, your orthopedic surgeon inserts the arthroscope (an instrument with a small camera the size of a pencil) into the shoulder joint. The arthroscope sends the image to a television monitor where you can see the shoulder structures in great detail. Arthroscopy can be used to feel, repair or remove injured tissue. To do so, small surgical instruments are inserted through other incisions around the shoulder.