Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Volume analysis of arthroscopic capsular shift.

David C Flanigan1, Todd Forsythe, John Orwin

  • 1Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA.

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|May 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Arthroscopic capsular plication effectively reduces shoulder joint volume. Varying the amount of plication, from 5 mm to 10 mm, significantly impacts the degree of volume reduction, offering reproducible surgical outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Outcomes of restorative treatment for isolated trochlear cartilage lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The journal of knee surgery·2026
Same author

How Successful are Meniscus Repair All-Inside Implants during Deployment?

The journal of knee surgery·2026
Same author

Midterm Outcomes Following Repair of Complex Meniscus Tears: A Retrospective Analysis of Failure Risk and Postoperative Complications.

The journal of knee surgery·2026
Same author

Outcomes of Restorative Treatment for Isolated Patellar Cartilage Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

Postoperative HbA1c Within the Nondiabetic Range Is Not Associated with Systemic Inflammation Indices Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

The journal of knee surgery·2026
Same author

Podium Abstracts Presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association·2026

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomechanical Research
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

Background:

  • Shoulder instability and excessive capsular laxity are common orthopedic conditions.
  • Accurate assessment and management of capsular volume are crucial for successful surgical outcomes.
  • Arthroscopic capsular plication is a technique used to address capsular laxity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the volume reduction achieved through arthroscopic capsular plication.
  • To investigate the relationship between the extent of capsular plication and the resulting volume reduction.
  • To assess the reproducibility of volume reduction with varying plication amounts.

Main Methods:

  • Six fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulder specimens without rotator cuff tears were utilized.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Joint volumes were measured under three conditions: no plication, 5-mm plication, and 10-mm plication.
  • Arthroscopic placement of four sutures (two anterior, two posterior) was performed for each plication level, with repeated measures for validity.

    • Main Results:

    • An average volume reduction of 16.2% was observed with 5-mm capsular plication.
    • A greater average volume reduction of 33.7% was achieved with 10-mm capsular plication.
    • Both parametric and nonparametric statistical analyses demonstrated significant volume reduction (P < .0001 and P < .0313, respectively).

    Conclusions:

    • Capsular volume reduction is directly proportional to the amount of arthroscopic capsular plication applied.
    • The study demonstrates reproducible results, indicating the reliability of the technique.
    • Findings provide guidance for surgeons on the amount of tissue plication required based on intraoperative laxity assessment.