Arthroscopic removal of bullet fragments from the subacromial space of the shoulder.
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.
Otero
Fernando
F
Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France. oteronjo@epm.net.co
Cuartas
Esteban
E
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*