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A detached arthroscopic lens within the shoulder joint: a case report
Jong-Hun Ji1, Jae-Jung Jeong, Karnav Panchal
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 520-2, Daehung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, South Korea.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|May 28, 2014
Summary
A detached arthroscopic lens was found in a patient's shoulder joint after a prior surgery. This rare complication highlights the importance of thorough instrument checks during arthroscopic procedures to prevent further interventions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Shoulder arthroscopy is a common orthopedic procedure with established safety.
- Complications, though rare, can occur during any surgical intervention.
- Advanced arthroscopic instruments have minimized instrument breakage risks.
Observation:
- An unusual case of a detached arthroscopic lens within the shoulder joint is reported.
- The patient, a 58-year-old male, had a prior arthroscopic surgery for impingement syndrome and stiffness.
- The detached lens was successfully removed arthroscopically in a subsequent procedure.
Findings:
- Instrument breakage during arthroscopic surgery is exceedingly rare in the current era.
- A detached arthroscopic lens represents a significant, albeit uncommon, surgical complication.
- The case underscores the potential for retained foreign bodies after arthroscopic procedures.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical need for meticulous pre- and post-operative inspection of arthroscopic instruments.
- Emphasizes the importance of vigilance by both surgeons and operating room staff regarding instrument integrity.
- Suggests that improved instrument handling protocols could prevent secondary procedures for foreign body removal.
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