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Shoulder stabilisation surgery
A minimally invasive operation to repair the shoulder. This type of keyhole surgery can help restore the stability of your shoulder after an injury or accident.
What is shoulder stabilisation surgery?
Shoulders can become unstable if the ligament or cartilage tears or the shoulder joint dislocates.
If other types of treatment don't work or the issue reoccurs, your consultant might suggest surgery. They can use a minimally invasive, keyhole (arthroscopy) technique to repair your shoulder.
What happens during stabilisation surgery?
Under general anaesthetic, your surgeon will make a small incision in your shoulder. Saline solution will be passed through the incision followed by a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end (arthroscope). The images from the camera will be used to hep guide the procedure.
Depending on the nature of your condition, your surgeon may also remove any excess tissue that's causing instability. They might anchor your shoulder socket in place and reattach any loose tissue to the bone. Your surgeon will then close your incision with stitches and apply a dressing. By using the keyhole method the incision will be small and most treatment is done on a day case basis.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any questions. If you're having general anaesthetic, they'll tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
Before your operation, you may also need to have an X-ray or MRI scan to help determine which part of your shoulder needs treating.
You should be able to go home on the same day as your procedure. Before you do, a member of the physiotherapy team will talk to you about your rehabilitation from surgery. To help with the healing process, your arm will be supported in a sling. You'll need to wear this sling for about two to three weeks.
You should also take any pain relief as directed by your medical team. You will not be driving for at least 6 weeks and it can take up to six months to recover. Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work. You may need tot 6 months before returning to contact sport including football.
Our Shoulder stabilisation surgery locations
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
City of London 31 Old Broad Street EC2N 1HT London
Chelsea Outpatients
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Business Park, Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree WD6 3BS Hertfordshire
Golders Green Outpatients
Roman House, 296 Golders Green Road Golders Green NW11 9PY London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY Cheshire
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.