What is the definition or description of: shoulder arthroscopy?

Scope: Evaluation and treatment of the shoulder joint and structures by means of a joint scope (arthroscope).

Shoulder arthroscopy: Involves making small portals (holes) around the shoulder where a camera (arthroscope) can be introduced for both diagnostic and operative care. Additional portals are used to remove loose bodies if present, repair a torn labrum or cuff tendon, shave down bone if indicated.

Minimally invasive: Shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure whereby fiber optics are used to perform minimally invasive surgery. The word arthroscopy means the use of a camera to visualize inside a joint. Many different procedures can be done via arthroscopy, including rotator cuff repairs, labrum repairs, and debridement.