Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression

Shoulder is a complex joint having important role during pulling, pushing and lifted activities of the arm.

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression is a pinhole surgery usually done in cases of Subacromial Impingement. Subacromial impingement is a condition in which patient has pain in lifting arm. All overhead activities are restricted due to pain.

One can also develop symptoms of Subacromial impingement after trauma or due to age related changes. This condition also develops in patients with inborn malformation of the shoulder joint.

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression is done in such patients where medication and physiotherapy do not provide much relief. Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression involves removing tissue from the front of the shoulder joint (Subacromian Space).  Subacromial space is a space located below the outcropping of the bone on the shoulder blade also known as acromian process.

During this procedure, all the inflammatory tissue and the degenerative bony spurs developed due to aging or chronic wear and tear of joint is removed.