What is it?
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery uses a tiny camera and instruments through small incisions to repair the rotator cuff, labrum and other shoulder structures.
Used for rotator cuff tears, SLAP/labral tears, recurrent dislocations, impingement and frozen shoulder, arthroscopy preserves muscle and tissue while delivering the same outcomes as open surgery — with far less pain and a faster return to activity.
Symptoms — when do you need it?
Shoulder pain on overhead activity, weakness, instability or recurrent dislocation are classic indications.
- Pain lifting the arm overhead
- Weakness in shoulder strength
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Pain disturbing sleep on the affected side
- MRI confirmed rotator cuff or labral tear
- Persistent pain despite physiotherapy
The procedure
Day-care or single-night procedure, 60–120 minutes under regional anaesthesia.
- Two to four keyhole incisions around the shoulder
- HD camera inserted; joint inspected on monitor
- Torn rotator cuff re-attached with bio-anchors
- Labral repair or instability fixed if present
- Wounds closed with single sutures; sling applied
Benefits
Tiny scars, minimal pain, faster recovery and full motion return.
- Day-care or 1-night surgery
- Tiny scars, minimal soft-tissue damage
- Less post-operative pain
- Faster return to work (2–4 weeks)
- Full overhead motion restored
- Long-term durability of repair
Recovery timeline
Sling for 4–6 weeks, desk work in 2 weeks, sport in 4–6 months.
Day-care arthroscopic procedure, discharge same day.
Begin gentle range-of-motion and quad strengthening.
Walk without support, light desk work resumed.
Jogging, cycling and gym strengthening begin.
Phased return to pivoting sports under guidance.
Shoulder Arthroscopy & Rotator Cuff cost in Delhi NCR
Shoulder arthroscopy in Delhi NCR ranges from ₹1.2 – ₹2.5 lakh.
Cost depends on the procedure (cuff repair, labral repair, instability) and number of anchors used. Most insurance plans cover arthroscopy.
Most major insurance plans (cashless) accepted. Final cost depends on implant brand, hospital and complexity.