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Brachial plexus endoscopic dissection and correlation with open dissection.

T Lafosse¹, E Masmejean¹, T Bihel¹

¹Hand, Upper Limb and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Department, European Georges-Pompidou Hospital, 20, rue Leblanc, 75908 Paris cedex, France.

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Summary

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This study details endoscopic brachial plexus (BP) anatomy for shoulder surgery. Understanding this endoscopic BP anatomy is crucial for surgeons performing advanced shoulder arthroscopy to protect the BP.

Keywords:

Anatomical study Brachial plexus Endoscopie périarticulaire Periarticular endoscopy Plexus brachial Étude anatomique

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Anatomy
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Shoulder endoscopy is increasingly performed in extra-articular locations.
Procedures near the brachial plexus (BP) are becoming more common.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the endoscopic anatomy of the brachial plexus (BP).
To outline the technique for endoscopic BP dissection and exposure.
To enhance safety in advanced arthroscopic shoulder procedures.

Main Methods:

Anatomical study involving endoscopic dissection of the BP in 13 fresh cadavers.
Utilized classical extra-articular shoulder arthroscopy portals for dissection.
Corroborated endoscopic findings with open dissection to identify neighboring structures.

Main Results:

Successfully exposed C5-C7 roots and superior/middle trunks in 11/13 specimens via transtrapezial portals.
Exposed the infraclavicular BP (excluding medial cord) in 11/13 specimens.
Identified key nerves (musculocutaneous, axillary) based on anatomical landmarks.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic visualization of the brachial plexus (BP) is feasible using shoulder arthroscopy portals.
Detailed knowledge of endoscopic BP anatomy is essential for protecting the plexus during advanced shoulder surgery.