title: Shoulder arthroscopy.
abstract: Shoulder arthroscopy is a well-established surgical procedure. Arthroscopy is used to confirm clinical diagnosis, establish details of shoulder pathology, perform surgical procedures relative to pathology, and plan for subsequent management. Anatomy and pathology of the shoulder, holmium laser applications, advantages and complications, and rehabilitation are discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Grant Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*