Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery in London

Shoulder arthroscopy or arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a type of orthopaedic surgery that uses only small incisions, surgical tools, and a small camera to diagnose and treat shoulder problems.

Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery. Keyhole surgery is a valuable and versatile surgery, it is much less invasive than traditional surgical techniques which can result in reduced recovery time. Its versatility lends itself to being used for a variety of treatments for a wide range of shoulder issues.

There are two main types of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. One is primarily investigative and is recommended to patients if their shoulder problems cannot be diagnosed with x-rays, MRIs or other medical imaging.

The other is more treatment-based and reparative. The possible shoulder problems that can be diagnosed or treated with shoulder arthroscopy include:

• Ligament or cartilage repair
• Shoulder dislocation
• Arthritis of the clavicle
• Bone spurs
• Shoulder stiffness

The price of Shoulder Arthroscopy surgery in London starts at around £4,900.

Before committing to surgery, a personalised plan for surgery will be created by the orthopaedic surgeon, and some variables within that may slightly affect the final price offered. This offer can only be made after a consultation with a surgeon.

However, once the price has been offered there will be no hidden costs and the price will overall fees relating to the procedure and hospital stay, including:

• Accommodation
• Nursing care
• Surgical theatre fees
• Physiotherapy
• Imaging costs
• Medication
• Pathology

Following the treatment, the surgeon will also create an aftercare plan to help patients maximise results. These include:

• Seven days worth of any medications prescribed by the surgeon
• A standard mobility aid like crutches or a cane
• Ten post-operative physiotherapy sessions
• One post-operative X-ray
• Post-operative appointments with the surgeon

The consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon is important to a patient's journey. It typically takes anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour to complete. The surgeon and the patient will discuss the following:

• Medical history and overall health
• Expectations and realistic outcomes from surgery
• Recovery and aftercare information

It will also include

• a physical examination
• imaging of the shoulder, if required

The consultation allows the patient to have their voice heard and resolve any queries and questions they may still have about the surgery itself, about pre-op or post-op requirements and about aftercare. Patients should always make efforts to communicate clearly at every stage of the process and ask any questions to ensure they are only committing to surgery when they feel informed about every stage.

It can be difficult to make the right decision when choosing which surgeon or hospital you entrust with your journey. Medbelle is here to make those choices simple, transparent and stress-free.

The first step is a call with one of our Patient Care Advisers. This is an opportunity for you to explain why you would like or why you need Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery. You will hear more about the procedure, the prices and also learn about our locations and surgeons.

During this call, you will have the opportunity to book a consultation with the surgeon who is the best match for you. The surgeon consultation costs £245. Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you in the lead up to your consultation to ensure that you are prepared. You will also receive pre-consultation leaflets with useful information about what to expect moving forward.

Your Patient Care Adviser will check in with you post-consultation to see how it went. The treatment date and final price will be offered shortly after this by your Patient Care Adviser.

All of the information found on our website is sourced from highly reputable experts, government-approved authorities and is widely used by healthcare professionals.

• https://www.medbelle.com/shoulder-surgery/shoulder-arthroscopy-surgery/ Medbelle
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthroscopy/ NHS
• www.northumbria.nhs.uk NHS
• www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk NHS
• https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/ Orthoinfo: American Academy of Orthopaedic surgeons

Our content is written by our Medical Quality Managers and Patient Care Advisers, all of who have medical backgrounds and training. Prior to publishing, all the information is reviewed by a surgeon specialised within the relevant field.