Adhesive Capsulitis—Arthroscopic Surgery Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have arthroscopic shoulder surgery, your doctor will review a list of possible complications which may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Pain
• Nerve injury
• Damage to soft tissue
• Instability or stiffness in joint
• Fracture
• Reaction to anesthesia used

Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Recent or chronic illness
• Certain medicines—especially those that increase bleeding (eg, aspirin )
• Smoking or alcohol use
• Previous shoulder surgery (may cause damage)

Call Your Doctor

After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Signs of infections, including fever and chills
• Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision sites
• Cough, trouble breathing, or chest pain
• Severe nausea or vomiting
• Pain becomes worse or swelling increases
• Tingling or numbness that will not go away, especially in arms and hands

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.