ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY

Arthroscopy surgery allows a patient to be sent home from the hospital earlier and to recover faster than open surgery. Small incisions or minimally invasive surgery provide the surgeon access to the knee without displacing muscles and tissue. Video of the bones and cartilage of the knee are viewed during surgery by the surgeon.

Dr. Royce also performs arthroscopic shoulder surgery to repair the bones, rotator cuff muscles, and joints of the shoulder. Minimally invasive shoulder surgery allows for even greater benefits regarding recovery and getting back into the game sooner. Resurfacing of the shoulder bones and cartilage using an arthroscope, camera and surgical tools is the standard method for injuries on athletes.