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Is Laparoscopic Surgery For Shoulder Pain Safe For A Severely Asthmatic Patient?
Question: I am having keyhole surgery where some bone is being shaved away. I am having 3 small incisions. I am being put to sleep and also some kind of block. How long does this operation take and will it be very painful. I can only take Paracetamol due to many allergies. Is this a safe procedure and how long will I be off work?
My shoulder is agony but only on certain movements. I have not been offered anything else my surgeon says if it is not done my tendon my snap.
I am worried sick about the surgery with being a severe asthmatic. It is being carried out a private hospital and not NHS will they have the equipment to sort me out if I am poorly. Thanks please answer asap as I am really panicking about this operation. I think surgeon said it takes half an hour
My shoulder is agony but only on certain movements. I have not been offered anything else my surgeon says if it is not done my tendon my snap.
I am worried sick about the surgery with being a severe asthmatic. It is being carried out a private hospital and not NHS will they have the equipment to sort me out if I am poorly. Thanks please answer asap as I am really panicking about this operation. I think surgeon said it takes half an hour
Brief Answer:
No need to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The surgery you are going to have is likely to be a small and simple surgery. Such procedures usually need 30-45 minutes for surgery. Regional block can be used in your case.
Post operative pain is less and usually the person can join the duty in 7-10 days. You need not worry. You will be given adequate care in private hospital also. It all depends on the expertise of the surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
No need to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The surgery you are going to have is likely to be a small and simple surgery. Such procedures usually need 30-45 minutes for surgery. Regional block can be used in your case.
Post operative pain is less and usually the person can join the duty in 7-10 days. You need not worry. You will be given adequate care in private hospital also. It all depends on the expertise of the surgeon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How does surgeon know I need an operation all he did was move my arm about and said straight away I need this op I think he said it was instability of shoulder though I am not sure. Is there no other procedure?
Brief Answer:
MRI scan is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Just a physical examination is not sufficient to know that you actually need a surgery. It is best to get an MRI scan done to find out the exact problem and the treatment needed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
MRI scan is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Just a physical examination is not sufficient to know that you actually need a surgery. It is best to get an MRI scan done to find out the exact problem and the treatment needed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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