The Nano Experience for Shoulder and Elbow
How Does Nano Work?
Nano surgery uses a needle-sized, high-quality camera attachment to diagnose and treat numerous areas of the body. This minimally invasive surgical, or MIS, approach requires only a tiny incision that is not as disruptive to the body as traditional surgery, meaning most procedures can be performed in an outpatient setting. Additionally, Nano procedures have been shown to promote a fast recovery and return to activity.1
Nano arthroscopy may also be an option for patients who cannot undergo MRI as it can help your doctor see and diagnose your injury or condition in an office setting.
The Nano Experience
Hear from Dennis Seck, a real Nano Experience patient, about his experience receiving Nano surgery for a shoulder injury.
What Can Nano Treat?
Conservative treatments like injections, medications, and physical therapy may provide relief for some shoulder and elbow conditions. However, if that does not work or your doctor does not think you are a candidate for these options, they may recommend surgery to fix the underlying problem causing your symptoms.
Nano arthroscopy can be used for diagnostic and treatment purposes for a variety of reasons, including:
Chronic Shoulder Issues
There are many causes of chronic shoulder pain, including various injuries, overuse, nerve damage, deterioration due to age, and more.
Another common cause of chronic shoulder pain and disability is the rotator cuff2—made up of the tendons that connect your shoulder bones—which can become torn, injured, or inflamed.
Chronic shoulder pain and injury should not be ignored because those symptoms can be an indicator of a larger problem or could lead to a more significant problem in the future.
If you continue to experience injuries or your symptoms reoccur or do not go away, your doctor may use Nano arthroscopy to identify the cause of your shoulder pain.
Biceps Tendon Tears
Situated on the front of your upper arm between your shoulder and elbow, your biceps muscle helps your arm and shoulder bend and rotate. It can tear due to injury or overuse, leading to symptoms that could include:
- a sudden, sharp pain
- a popping or snapping noise
- cramping
- bruising
- weakness
If you suffer a biceps tear that needs to be repaired, your doctor may use Nano arthroscopy to perform a procedure called biceps tenodesis.
Repair Reassessments
If you underwent a repair procedure for a shoulder or elbow condition and have reinjured that area, are showing signs of infection, or are not recovering as your doctor expects, they may choose to use a “second-look” procedure to evaluate the state of your repair and the surrounding area.
Complex Shoulder Repairs
For more complicated repairs, your surgeon may choose to use Nano arthroscopy equipment as part of a larger surgical treatment plan for your shoulder condition.
Recovery Timeline
If you need surgery, Nano arthroscopy procedures can help you return to work, daily activities, and even sports.1
Postoperative management is patient-specific and dependent on the treating professional's assessment. Individual results will vary and not all patients will experience the same postoperative activity level or outcomes.
Your doctor will provide specific guidance on what to do immediately after your procedure, including rest, weightbearing, and limiting movement. Patients may not need to use as many narcotics as they would with traditional surgery.3
After working with their doctors on their specific recovery protocol, most patients can return to daily activities and sports at full capacity.1
Why Nano Arthroscopy for the Shoulder and Elbow?
One surgeon shares why he incorporates Nano arthroscopy into his shoulder and elbow procedures.
“Nano arthroscopy has changed the way I approach surgery in nearly every way, with a focus not just on getting a great outcome, but reducing complications,4 reducing narcotics use,3 speeding up recovery,1 and better educating my patients about their condition and treatment path.”
Kansas City, MO