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Review
. 2015 Apr;40(4):817-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.01.002. Epub 2015 Feb 26.

Shoulder arthroscopy: the basics

Kevin W Farmer  1 , Thomas W Wright  2
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Review

Shoulder arthroscopy: the basics

Kevin W Farmer et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

Shoulder arthroscopy is a commonly performed and accepted procedure for a wide variety of pathologies. Surgeon experience, patient positioning, knowledge of surgical anatomy, proper portal placement, and proper use of instrumentation can improve technical success and minimize complication risks. This article details the surgical anatomy, indications, patient positioning, portal placement, instrumentation, and complications for basic shoulder arthroscopy.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; complications; portals; shoulder; surgical technique.

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