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Arthroscopy of the shoulder

S J Lombardo1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|July 1, 1983
PubMed
Summary

Shoulder arthroscopy offers superior visualization compared to arthrotomy. Advances in techniques and equipment are expected to increase the use of transarthroscopic procedures soon.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat shoulder problems.
  • Traditional arthrotomy involves a larger incision and can lead to more significant tissue trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the operative technique and indications for shoulder arthroscopy.
  • To compare the visualization quality of arthroscopy versus arthrotomy.
  • To predict future trends in arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on shoulder arthroscopy techniques.
  • Description of proper surgical technique and instrumentation.
  • Comparison of visualization methods in arthroscopic versus open shoulder surgery.

Main Results:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy provides superior visualization within the joint compared to arthrotomy.
  • Established techniques and instrumentation are detailed.
  • The review highlights the advantages of arthroscopic approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Shoulder arthroscopy is an effective technique with advantages in visualization.
  • Refinements in techniques and equipment are anticipated.
  • An increase in transarthroscopic procedures is expected in the near future.

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