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Zachary T Skipper1, Larry D Field1
1Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|October 2, 2023
Summary
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is rising, leading to more hardware complications like anchor pullout. This study presents techniques to safely remove problematic shoulder joint hardware, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Arthroscopic shoulder operations, particularly rotator cuff repairs, are increasing significantly.
- This rise in procedures leads to a higher incidence of hardware complications, including anchor pullout and component failure.
- These complications can cause pain, functional deficits, and articular cartilage damage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present arthroscopic techniques for the safe and effective removal of problematic shoulder joint hardware.
- To provide surgeons with strategies to manage complications arising from orthopedic implants used in shoulder surgery.
Main Methods:
- Description of arthroscopic surgical techniques.
- Focus on managing prominent and loose hardware in the shoulder joint.
- Utilizing specialized instruments for hardware retrieval.
Main Results:
- Successful removal of prominent and loose shoulder hardware using described arthroscopic methods.
- Mitigation of pain and restoration of shoulder function in affected patients.
- Prevention of further damage to shoulder articular cartilage.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic techniques offer a viable solution for managing shoulder hardware complications.
- Safe and effective hardware removal can alleviate patient symptoms and prevent long-term joint damage.
- These techniques are crucial for addressing the increasing prevalence of hardware-related issues in shoulder surgery.
