Shoulder arthroscopy.
Arthroscopy of the shoulder joint has been carried out in 81 patients with different shoulder disorders. Thirty-two patients had rupture of the rotator cuff. Through cadaver studies and practice, a functional routine for examination has been established. Arthroscopy provides detailed and exact information of intraarticular conditions, and is valuable in planning for surgery and approach.
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery