title: Arthroscopic removal of bullet fragments from the subacromial space of the shoulder.
abstract: This article describes a case of arthroscopic removal of a bullet fragment from the subacromial space. The bullet tore the rotator cuff and imbedded itself on the inferior surface of the acromion, producing pain and impingement. The bullet was removed, and the rotator cuff repaired arthroscopically. The patient noted complete relief of pain and improved range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France. oteronjo@epm.net.co
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Otero
authors.forename: Esteban
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cuartas
mesh_terms: D000174:Acromion / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D003646:Debridement; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*