Minimally invasive shoulder and elbow surgery minimally invasive procedures in orthopaedic surgery 1st edition by william n levine editor theodore a blaine editor christopher s ahmad editor 0 more. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used by orthopedic surgeons to visualize diagnose and treat problems inside the joint your doctor may recommend shoulder arthroscopy if you have a painful condition that does not respond to nonsurgical treatments such as rest physical therapy and medications or injections to reduce inflammation. Minimally invasive surgery uses thin needles and cameras called endoscopes to guide the surgery minimally invasive surgery focuses on reducing damage to the body so the post surgery recovery period is shorter and there is less pain and scarring as a result there are many benefits of minimally invasive surgery making it a viable treatment solution for a variety of wrist hand elbow and shoulder conditions. A common minimally invasive surgery shoulder arthroscopy also uses an arthroscope and specialized tools to visualize the joint and perform repairs it is used to relieve painful symptoms caused by damage to the rotator cuff tendons labrum articular cartilage and other soft tissues surrounding the joint. Minimally invasive shoulder and elbow surgery minimally invasive procedures in orthopaedic surgery nov 28 2020 posted by louis l amour media publishing text id f9805837 online pdf ebook epub library lights that fit through several tiny cuts in your skin this allows your surgeon to perform surgery without opening a lot there are two common shoulder injuries that can be