Shoulder arthroscopy: the basics.
Shoulder arthroscopy is a commonly performed and accepted procedure for a wide variety of pathologies. Surgeon experience, patient positioning, knowledge of surgical anatomy, proper portal placement, and proper use of instrumentation can improve technical success and minimize complication risks. This article details the surgical anatomy, indications, patient positioning, portal placement, instrumentation, and complications for basic shoulder arthroscopy.
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Kevin W
KW
Farmer
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Electronic address: wrightw@ortho.ufl.edu.
Thomas W
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Wright
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Arthroscopy; complications; portals; shoulder; surgical technique