Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery to treat shoulder problems, including shoulder impingement and rotator cuff tears. The procedure usually takes less than an hour. Many people can go back to work or school in a few days. For more complex surgeries, recovery may take longer.
Symptom:
Stiff shoulder: A stiff shoulder is one of the more common complications of rotator cuff surgery, with one study finding that 20 percent of patients experience postoperative stiffness. While this stiffness may be unpleasant, the study found it typically resolved six to 12 months after the surgery.