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The Bristol Knee Clinic

The Bristol Orthopaedic Clinic

• The Glen Spire Hospital, Bristol
• St Mary's Hospital, Bristol
• St Joseph's Hospital, Newport
• The Lister Hospital, London

Appointment Bookings:

• Tel: 0117 970 6655

Address:

The "Glen" Spire Hospital
Redland Hill
Bristol BS6 6UT

Tel: 0117 980 4080

Bristol Nuffield Hospital at St Mary's
Upper Byron Place
Bristol BS8 1JU

Tel: 0117 970 6655

St Joseph's Hospital
Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport NP20 6ZE

Tel: 01633 820300

The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Rd.
Chelsea
London
SW1W 8RH

Tel: 01179 706655

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery - Introduction

What is Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery?

Shoulder arthroscopy is the examination of the inside of the shoulder joint and surrounding structures through an arthroscope or telescope. This is a key-hole or minimally invasive surgical technique. The arthroscope is inserted into the joint through two small 5mm incisions on the front and the back of the shoulder joint. Operative procedures can also be undertaken through the arthroscope. The advantages include a better view of the internal structures, less pain and stiffness, day case surgery and a rapid return to work and sport.