title: Arthroscopic portals: anatomy at risk.
abstract: Proper portal placement is critical for successful and safe arthroscopic surgery. Multiple portals and their safe location are needed for evolving surgical procedures. Familiarity with these portals and their formation will aid the arthroscopist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Irvine, Laguna Hills.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Nottage
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery