The Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management procedure is designed for patients with osteoarthritis of the shoulder to alleviate pain along the back and side of the shoulder. Damaged cartilage and labral tissue is removed and regenerated during the procedure. The surgeon also releases scarred ligaments and capsular tissues to restore mobility. Finally, the surgeon decompresses the axillary nerve.
Dr. Millett and his colleagues have collected initial data on the procedure, which shows that a majority of patients experience improvement in pain, stiffness and overall weakness related to the disease. They plan to continue collecting data to prove the effectiveness of the procedure in the future.
The CAM procedure was developed to meet the needs of younger patients, predominantly athletes, with shoulder arthritis. The procedure can also be performed on active older patients.
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