title: Scapulothoracic penetration of a Beath pin: an unusual complication of arthroscopic Bankart suture repair.
abstract: The arthroscopic Bankart suture repair technique is an alternative to open procedures that control anterior shoulder instability. A case is presented in which a Beath pin traveled through the scapula and penetrated the scapulothoracic articulation during arthroscopic Bankart repair. The authors caution that strict adherence to Morgan's technique should minimize complications with this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06032.
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Shea
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lovallo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001858:Bone Nails; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques