title: Arthroscopy of the shoulder: anatomy and technique.
abstract: Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the shoulder is a reasonably demanding surgical procedure. The surgeon performing this procedure is required to have a detailed knowledge of the arthroscopic anatomy of the shoulder. In addition, adherence to strict surgical technique is necessary to prevent complications. Attention to detail is required for all phases of shoulder arthroscopy, including patient positioning, draping, outlining of bony landmarks, and exact placement of arthroscopic portals.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Carson
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery