Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation

Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation is a minimally invasive operation which allows Dr Colvin to correct instability of the shoulder joint.

The procedure, sometimes referred to as arthroscopic labral repair, is performed to stop the ball of the shoulder joint from coming out of its socket. It’s performed as keyhole surgery to treat shoulder dislocation.

In the field of shoulder and knee reconstruction, successful outcomes from an operation are 50% surgery and 50% rehabilitation. You could say the surgery is the easy bit, the rehabilitation is all hard slog. Dr Colvin’s CO.RE exercise programs are just that, a core plan for your successful recovery.

When you wake up after surgery, you will have a sling on, and that stays in place for six weeks. Pain medications are prescribed to keep you comfortable.

A physiotherapist will see you in hospital a day after surgery to start early movement and prevent the shoulder from becoming too stiff.

Dr Colvin will give you one of his personalised rehabilitation protocols for the best results from your Arthroscopic Stabilisation Surgery.

Arthroscopic Stabilisation has some significant benefits over Open Shoulder Stabilisation (also known as a Latarjet procedure). It’s minimally invasive surgery which means the risk of complications is lower, the pain is reduced, and this allows for a shorter stay in hospital.

Shoulder instability and shoulder pain will stop you from enjoying life to the full. Getting treatment for your dislocated shoulder will allow you to get back to work and sport without shoulder pain.

If you are in Perth and need to make an appointment with an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, call 08 9489 8788 to see Dr David Colvin at our practice, at SJOG Subiaco.