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Arthroscopy of the shoulder

D W Altchek1

  • 1Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, USA.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Shoulder arthroscopy is a key diagnostic and surgical tool for shoulder conditions, used in over 75% of repairs. This review covers surgical indications and arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff disease, subacromial decompression, and instability.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy has become integral to diagnosing and treating shoulder disorders.
  • It is frequently used to refine diagnoses during shoulder surgery.
  • Arthroscopic methods are employed in over 75% of shoulder pathology surgical repairs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the indications for surgical intervention in shoulder disorders.
  • To describe arthroscopic techniques for treating rotator cuff disease and associated injuries.
  • To detail arthroscopic approaches for subacromial decompression and shoulder instability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current arthroscopic surgical techniques for shoulder pathology.
  • Description of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of arthroscopy in shoulder conditions.
  • Focus on procedures for rotator cuff disease, subacromial decompression, and instability.

Main Results:

  • Arthroscopy plays a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of diverse shoulder pathologies.
  • Specific arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff disease, subacromial decompression, and instability are detailed.
  • The article highlights the prevalence of arthroscopic methods in surgical repair.

Conclusions:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy is a vital tool for both diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder ailments.
  • The described techniques provide a comprehensive overview for managing common shoulder conditions arthroscopically.
  • Arthroscopic interventions are standard practice for a significant majority of shoulder surgical repairs.

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