If rotator cuff tears, impingement, or instability limit your shoulder, arthroscopy offers repair—and DPC ensures your procedure is coordinated, affordable, and tailored to your healing.
Shoulder arthroscopy uses tiny incisions and a camera to treat:
Rotator cuff tears: Suturing torn tendons.
Labral tears: Repairing cartilage (SLAP/Bankart lesions).
Bursitis/impingement: Removing inflamed tissue.
Key facts:
Safety: Lower infection risk vs. open surgery; 90% success for rotator cuff repair.
Costs: DPC memberships (100–350 USD/month) cover pre-op exams and follow-ups, unlike traditional fees (5,000–15,000 USD/surgery).
Risks of delay: Muscle atrophy, frozen shoulder.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) elevates shoulder care through seamless coordination and patient-first focus.
Comprehensive Pre-Surgical Prep
Rapid diagnostics: Schedule MRI or ultrasound within 48 hours.
Prehab programs: Strengthen scapular muscles to aid recovery.
Medication management: Adjust blood thinners or NSAIDs pre-op.
Transparent Pricing and Holistic Support
All-inclusive care: Membership covers surgeon referrals, PT coordination, and post-op meds.
Cost savings: Save 25–45% on facility fees via self-pay DPC rates.
Mental health focus: Address anxiety about mobility loss or surgery.
Personalized Recovery and Long-Term Health
24/7 access: Address sudden pain or fever post-op immediately.
Virtual PT: Guide early passive motion exercises via telehealth.
Progress tracking: Assess range of motion at 2, 6, and 12 weeks.
Zero wait times: 85% of DPC patients schedule surgery within 2 weeks vs. 6+ weeks traditionally.
Continuity: One team manages sling use, pain control, and PT adherence.
No hidden fees: Transparent pricing (e.g., 8,500 USD all-inclusive for rotator cuff repair).
Case 1: Lisa, 50, with full-thickness rotator cuff tear
Lisa’s DPC team performed arthroscopic repair; she regained 90% strength in 6 months.
Case 2: Jake, 28, with recurrent shoulder dislocations
Jake’s DPC provider repaired labrum; no dislocations in 2 years post-op.
Q: How long is recovery?
A: 4–6 weeks in a sling; full strength returns in 6–12 months.
Q: Can I drive post-op?
A: Not for 4–6 weeks; DPC coordinates rides if needed.
Q: Will I need PT?
A: Yes—3x/week for 3 months; DPC partners with local therapists.
Q: What if repair fails?
A: DPC explores revision surgery or regenerative therapies.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) emphasizes preoperative optimization. DPC delivers by:
Reducing complications: Prehab cuts frozen shoulder rates by 30%.
Boosting adherence: 90% of DPC patients complete PT vs. 65% nationally.
Saving costs: Members save 3,000–10,000 USD through bundled pricing.
Shoulder arthroscopy in DPC isn’t just about fixing tears—it’s about partnering with a team dedicated to your active lifestyle. With DPC, bypass insurance delays, access top surgeons, and gain a recovery plan that adapts to your goals. From pre-op prep to throwing again, experience care that’s as fluid as your shoulder.
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