Shoulder Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions to diagnose and treat a range of shoulder problems.
About this procedure
Shoulder arthroscopy uses a pencil-thin camera inserted through a small incision, letting Dr. Sonntag see inside the joint on a monitor. Working through a few additional small openings, he can address many conditions, including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement, and inflammation, all without a large open incision.
Dr. Sonntag uses arthroscopy both to confirm a diagnosis and to perform repairs with minimal disruption to healthy tissue. Because it is versatile and less invasive, it often means less pain and a quicker early recovery. He tailors what is done during the procedure to the specific problem found.
What to expect
- Small incisions instead of open surgery
- Treats many conditions in one procedure
- Less tissue disruption and scarring
- Often a quicker early recovery*
Recovery depends on what is treated during the procedure, ranging from a few weeks for simpler work to several months when a significant repair is involved.*
Care with Dr. Jeffrey R. Sonntag
Dr. Jeffrey R. Sonntag, DO is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, practicing at OSMC in Granger, IN, Elkhart, IN, Middlebury, IN.
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Request a consultation and Dr. Sonntag's team will be in touch, typically within one business day. Most major insurance accepted.