Hook retraction for scapulothoracic arthroscopy.
Scapulothoracic arthroscopy is an established method for evaluating the articulation between the thoracic cage and the scapula. The "chicken-wing" position is often used to enhance visualization of the scapulothoracic space. There are situations in which the chicken-wing position is not feasible or practical, such as in simultaneous arthroscopy of both joints. In this article, we describe a new technique that aids in arthroscopy of the scapulothoracic joint, particularly when the chicken-wing position is unavailable.
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas 79920, USA. dimitri.thomas@amedd.army.mil
Dimitri M
DM
Thomas
Uel
U
Hansen
Brett D
BD
Owens
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008887:Military Medicine; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods*; D012540:Scapula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D016896:Treatment Outcome