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Shoulder Arthroscopy with Labrum Repair

Procedure Overview

This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the shoulder joint and treat a torn cartilage, or labrum. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 10 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 13,885

Florida State Average

10,550

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Shoulder Arthroscopy with Labrum Repair

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your back pain

NATIONAL

$ 188

State ()

NA

STEP 2
MRI Scan Without Dye - Upper Extremity - Arm

An imaging process that uses magnets to create detailed pictures of structures in your arm

NATIONAL

$ 928

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Shoulder Arthroscopy with SLAP Lesion Repair

Surgery that repairs a SLAP lesion in the shoulder

NATIONAL

$ 12,026

State ()

NA

STEP 4
Outpatient Physical Therapy

An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people recovering from shoulder surgery

NATIONAL

$ 589

State ()

NA

STEP 5
Follow-up Office Visit

Two follow up office visits after you have left the hospital

NATIONAL

$ 154

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 13,885

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

You will likely receive general anesthesia before this surgery. This means you will be asleep and unable to feel pain. Or, you may have regional anesthesia. Your arm and shoulder area will be numbed so that you do not feel any pain. If you receive regional anesthesia, you will also be given medicine to make you very sleepy during the operation.

  • Inserts the arthroscope into your shoulder through a small incision. The scope is connected to a video monitor in the operating room.
  • Inspects all the tissues of your shoulder joint and the area above the joint. These tissues include the cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
  • Repairs any damaged tissues. To do this, your surgeon makes 1 to 3 more small incisions and inserts other instruments through them. A tear in a muscle, tendon, or cartilage is fixed. Any damaged tissue is removed.
  • If you have a torn labrum, the surgeon will repair it. The labrum is the cartilage that lines the rim of the shoulder joint.
  • Ligaments that attach to this area will also be repaired.
  • The Bankart lesion is a tear on the labrum in the lower part of the shoulder joint.
  • A SLAP lesion involves the labrum and the ligament on the top part of the shoulder joint.

During the procedure, the surgeon: Surgery for shoulder instability: At the end of the surgery, the incisions will be closed with stitches and covered with a dressing (bandage). Most surgeons take pictures from the video monitor during the procedure to show you what they found and the repairs that were made.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • You may be asked to stop taking medicines that make it harder for your blood to clot. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), and other medicines.
  • Ask your health care provider which medicines you should still take on the day of your surgery.
  • If you have diabetes, heart disease, or other medical conditions, your surgeon will ask you to see your doctor who treats you for these conditions.
  • Tell your health care provider if you have been drinking a lot of alcohol, more than 1 or 2 drinks a day.
  • If you smoke, try to stop. Ask your health care provider or nurse for help. Smoking can slow wound and bone healing.
  • Tell your doctor about any cold, flu, fever, herpes breakout, or other illness you may have before your surgery.
  • You will likely be asked not to drink or eat anything for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure.
  • Take the medicines your health care provider told you to take with a small sip of water.
  • Your health care provider will tell you when to arrive at the hospital. Be sure to arrive on time.

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • How do I care for my incision after the surgery?
  • How long will my recovery take?
  • How long do I need to wear the sling?
  • Will I have medication to take after the surgery?
  • When can I return to work and leisure activities?
  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • What are the complications related to this surgery?

Related Procedures

Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.

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