Risks and ComplicationsThe chances of risks and complications from shoulder arthroscopy are only minimal. Studies say that the number of reported cases with negligible complications is much lower. However, risks are possible with any surgery. Those are minor and treatable. It can include infections, blood clots, nerve or blood vessel damage, excessive bleeding, etc. The surgeon will explain the possible risks and complications to you before proceeding with the operation. Knee Arthroscopy Risks and Complications Complications are possible with any surgery. Similarly, some minor complications may also occur following knee arthroscopy. These minor complications may occur rarely and are treatable with proper treatments. Potential postoperative problems may include: Infection Blood clots Blood accumulation in the knee etc. If you experience any strange problems like fever chills etc., you should seek immediate assistance from your surgeon. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Ligament that connects the femur to the shin bone is called the anterior cruciate ligament. It is a stabilizing ligament that helps hold bones together. It unravels like a rope when torn and will not heal on its own. ACL surgery or reconstruction is performed to restore normal function of the ACL after damage. During the procedure, the damaged ligament will be reconstructed using arthroscopic surgery. Various types of tissues are used to reconstruct the ACL. The most common of these involves harvesting the central third of the patellar tendon with a bone block at each tendon graft. The other different types of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction techniques are: Patellar Tendency… Middle of the Paper… Cap Prosthesis. It does not use a stem. One of the main advantages of this procedure is that it preserves the bone. It is also used as an alternative to the standard stemmed shoulder prosthesis for patients with shoulder arthritis. It is especially recommended for young people than others. It is considered simpler and safer. Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: This procedure is suggested for people who have: Have had shoulder replacement surgery and failed. Completely torn rotator cuffs with severe arm weakness. Rotator cuff tear and severe arthritis. In this procedure, the metal ball and socket are reversed. A metal ball will be attached to the shoulder bone and a plastic socket to the arm bone. This will help people relieve pain and can also restore normal functioning of the shoulder.