Shoulder Stabilisation

Shoulder stabilisation is used to correct the deterioration caused from chronic should instability or should dislocation.

Overview

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Why you might need?

Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint made up from the head of your arm bone (humerus) and shoulder socket (glenoid) which is part of the shoulder blade. Dislocation of the shoulder damages the ligaments. In some patients the ligaments do not heal well and the shoulder remains “unstable” meaning it is easier for it to partially or fully dislocate.

Treatment Info

The aim of the operation is to repair a ring of cartilage (glenoid labrum) around the socket. This has been pulled off during a shoulder dislocation. This will increase stability by deepening the socket of the shoulder joint and tighten the ligaments and capsule to minimise the risk of further dislocation. This will usually be a keyhole procedure (known as arthroscopy). During the operation the surgeon will re-attach the labrum and tighten the ligaments using small “anchors” – these are small hard pellets (usually plastic) with tails of strong suture material (stitches) that are inserted into the bone at the edge of the socket. The suture tails are used to fasten the soft tissue back into place. This procedure is usually done by keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery.


You will be able to go home on the day of the surgery and your surgeon will advise you on care of your shoulder in the post-operative period.

Treatment Preparation

If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop as it delays healing and increases risk of getting a chest or wound infection. The procedure will be done under general anaesthetic and you will been given instruction as to when you should stop eating prior to the surgery. You will be explained both the benefits and the potential risks of the surgery by your surgeon. We will make sure that you feel completely at ease, and give you every opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish.

Treatment Risks

The risks of this procedure are low. You will have time to discuss any risks with your surgeon, but the benefits of the procedure will most likely outweigh the disadvantages. Some risks of complications can include:</>

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Treatment Programme
Shoulder Stabilisation

Introduction

Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint made up...

Treatment

keyhole surgery, Home same day

Preparation

Risks

Aftercare

Your surgeon will advise you on care of your sho...

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Consultation Required

For this treatment you will need to have a 1-to-1 consultation at OneWelbeck first. To book in with our team of expert clinicians or to find out more about the process contact the relevant centre team.