The answer is an obvious
yes
.
Surgery
can cure Shoulder Bursitis. Surgery is a must to treat impingement syndrome while shoulder bursitis patients have always seen to have been responding to
non-surgical methods
of treatment. The non-surgical methods start working by reducing the symptoms effectively within 1-3 months of the start of the treatment. Few patients who rarely do not show any significant response to these methods, end up with the only option left; Surgery.
The patients must have undergone non-surgical methods for at least 3-6 months. When
no improvement
is seen with the symptoms, then only he/she can opt for the surgery. Specifically the sleep and daily activities are hindered in the patient in case of shoulder bursitis. So the prime aim is to reduce the pain and discomfort in the patient.
How Is The Surgery Performed ?
The process of
subacromial decompression
is used to treat shoulder bursitis. A small instrument like that of the endoscopy is inserted into the joint through a small incision. This instrument is known as an
Arthroscope
. Hence the process is named as an
arthroscopic procedure
where the instrument is inserted within the joints to examine visually. A
video camera
sizing a pencil is one of the instruments that is inserted. A
shaver
is the another which is inserted through another incision. The
inflamed bursa
is
removed
using the shaver. Then signs of tearing is observed in the rotator cuff after the removal.
A
burr
may be used depending on the bone which lies above the rotator cuff. This burr helps in creating more space removing some bone. Thus, the rotator cuff tendons can now slide freely. A bone
spur
can also cause pinching.
What Is The Rehabilitation Following Surgery ?
A
shoulder sling
is used following a surgery. They can help in starting the movement sin the shoulder very quickly. No healing is needed for the tendons unless a tear has occurred in the rotator cuff tendons. This can cause restricted motions for a brief period.
Gentle motions
may be begun immediately after a surgery if no damage or tearing is seen on the tendons. Once the swelling is reduced, you can resume back to your sports activities.
Strengthening exercises
can begun in few weeks.
