A bizarre complication of shoulder arthroscopy.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Shoulder arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure.
• Complications, though rare, can occur and impact patient outcomes.

Observation:

• A case of neurapraxia affecting both axillary and radial nerves is presented.
• This complication resulted from incorrect posterior portal placement during shoulder arthroscopy.

Findings:

• The misplacement led to significant clinical and functional deficits.
• Open surgical neurolysis was necessary to restore nerve function.

Implications:

• Highlights the critical importance of precise portal placement in shoulder arthroscopy.
• Suggests a need for increased awareness and potentially modified techniques to prevent similar nerve injuries.