Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4066999 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Kevin W. Farmer, Thomas W. Wright,