Acromioplasty
Acromioplasty or Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression is a relatively non-invasive procedure for the treatment of Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. It is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. The Burr is the instrument used to remove bone tissue. The procedure basically involves removing any bone spurs or bone from the underside of the acromion. The bone removal is completed when the tendons of the rotator cuff are free to glide between the humeral head and the acromion without pinching or catching on the bone.
Some conditions which have been successfully treated with acromioplasty are:
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder
Labral Tears
After your follow-up, physical therapy will be ordered. As in the non-operative management of subacromial impingement syndrome, physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment to achieve as complete a recovery as possible. Patients should not be discouraged if the pre-operative pain does not improve right away. The symptoms may take up to three months to resolve, at which time the full benefits of surgery are noted. However, the majority of patients see a dramatic and rapid improvement of their symptoms soon after surgery.
Contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:
Heavy or persistent bleeding.
Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Fever over 101°F.
Changes in the color or temperature of your hand or fingers.
Sudden onset of numbness after nerve block resolved.
Sudden, severe pain or pain not relieved by medication.
Redness, swelling or pus around the incision.
Inability to urinate within 6 hours of leaving the hospital.
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder
Labral Tears
After your follow-up, physical therapy will be ordered. As in the non-operative management of subacromial impingement syndrome, physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment to achieve as complete a recovery as possible. Patients should not be discouraged if the pre-operative pain does not improve right away. The symptoms may take up to three months to resolve, at which time the full benefits of surgery are noted. However, the majority of patients see a dramatic and rapid improvement of their symptoms soon after surgery.
Contact your doctor immediately if you have any of the following:
Heavy or persistent bleeding.
Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Fever over 101°F.
Changes in the color or temperature of your hand or fingers.
Sudden onset of numbness after nerve block resolved.
Sudden, severe pain or pain not relieved by medication.
Redness, swelling or pus around the incision.
Inability to urinate within 6 hours of leaving the hospital.