Shoulder Arthroscopy | Dr. Ankur Singh, Noida

Who Needs Shoulder Arthroscopy?

If shoulder pain, stiffness or instability has not improved after trying rest, medication or physiotherapy, shoulder arthroscopy may be the next step. It is commonly used for rotator cuff tears, labral tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), recurrent dislocations, biceps tendon injuries and bone spurs. Cricket, badminton, swimming and tennis players are especially prone to shoulder injuries that end up needing arthroscopic treatment. Dr. Ankur Singh in Noida uses MRI and ultrasound to pinpoint the problem and decide on the right course of action.

• Rotator cuff tears causing pain during overhead movements or at night
• Recurrent shoulder dislocations or instability during sports
• Frozen shoulder with severe stiffness and limited arm movement
• Shoulder impingement causing pain when lifting the arm
• Labral tears (SLAP tears) common in athletes and active individuals
• Bone spurs or loose bodies inside the shoulder joint
• Chronic shoulder pain unresponsive to medication and physiotherapy

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery

Open shoulder surgery involves a larger incision and more tissue disruption. Arthroscopy avoids most of that. The keyhole incisions cause less tissue damage, less blood loss and leave barely visible scars. The arthroscopic camera magnifies the inside of the joint, giving Dr. Ankur Singh a close-up view to work with. Hospital stays are shorter, recovery moves along faster and most people get back to work sooner. Athletes and active people in Noida and Delhi NCR often choose arthroscopy because it lets them return to their sport without the long downtime of open surgery.

Rotator Cuff Tears and Shoulder Arthroscopy

Rotator cuff tears are among the top reasons people end up needing shoulder arthroscopy. The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place and let you lift and rotate your arm. A tear can result from a sudden fall or develop gradually through wear, especially after age 40. You might notice pain when reaching overhead, arm weakness, trouble sleeping on that side or a deep ache in the shoulder. In arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Dr. Ankur Singh reattaches the torn tendon to the bone with small anchors placed through keyhole incisions. Because the surrounding muscle stays intact, healing tends to be faster than with open surgery.

Shoulder Arthroscopy for Sports Injuries

Overhead sports like cricket, badminton, tennis, swimming and volleyball are tough on the shoulder. Repeated throwing and serving motions stress the labrum, rotator cuff and biceps tendon, and over time this can lead to tears, impingement or instability. Arthroscopy lets Dr. Ankur Singh fix these injuries through small incisions, so athletes can start rehab sooner and get back to playing faster. For shoulders that keep dislocating, arthroscopic Bankart repair reattaches the torn labrum to the socket to stabilise the joint. Many athletes in Noida and Delhi NCR go with arthroscopy because it does less damage to the muscles around the shoulder.