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The Basis of Innovation: Depth, Breadth, and Tenacity
1The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A..
Summary
The shift to arthroscopic shoulder surgery required pioneers to overcome challenges in identification, language, knowledge sharing, instrument development, and proving biomechanical equivalency.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
Background:
- Open shoulder surgery was the traditional approach.
- A paradigm shift towards arthroscopic techniques was necessary.
Observation:
- Early pioneers faced significant challenges.
- These included developing arthroscopic identification, terminology, and knowledge dissemination.
Findings:
- Pioneers also focused on creating safe instruments and implants.
- They successfully demonstrated biomechanical and structural equivalency between arthroscopic and open methods.
Implications:
- This led to a major breakthrough in shoulder surgery.
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is now a widely adopted, less invasive alternative.
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