Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
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2011
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is indicated for the treatment of conditions that cannot be treated with conventional arthroplasty or other procedures. These primarily include degenerative and incapacitating conditions with irreparable rotator cuff and loss of the normal biomechanical coupling of the shoulder.
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Arthroscopic Management of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Whole Rotator Cable Reconstruction Using Proximal Biceps Tendon Autograft
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2025
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) pose significant clinical challenges due to their complex pathology and limited treatment options. This study introduces whole rotator cable reconstruction (WRCR) using proximal biceps tendon autograft as a novel surgical technique for MIRCTs.
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Shoulder Exam I
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2023
Source: Robert E. Sallis, MD. Kaiser Permanente, Fontana, California, USA Examination of the shoulder can be complex, because it actually consists of four separate joints: are the glenohumeral (GH) joint, the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, the sternoclavicular joint, and the scapulothoracic joint. The GH joint is primarily responsible for shoulder motion and is the most mobile joint in the body. It has been likened to a golf ball sitting on a tee and is prone to instability. It is held in place...
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Intra-articular Shoulder Injection for Reduction Following Shoulder Dislocation
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2023
Source: Rachel Liu, BAO, MBBCh, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA The anterior shoulder dislocation is one of the most common joint dislocations seen in emergency settings. In anterior shoulder dislocation, the humeral head is displaced out of the glenohumeral joint in front of the scapular glenoid, resulting in a loss of the articulation between the arm and the rest of the shoulder. This can be caused by a fall onto an abducted, extended, and externally...
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A Novel Arthroscopic Medial Knot-Tying Suture-Bridge Repair with Rip-Stop Technique for Rotator Cuff Tears
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2026
This protocol presents an optimized rotator cuff repair technique that combines the medial knot-tying suture-bridge repair with a rip-stop configuration, designed to enhance cuff healing and minimize the risk of retear.
FAQs
Saline fluid expands the joint space, helping create room for the arthroscope and specialized instruments to function inside the shoulder. This fluid support works with the camera’s magnified view, allowing the surgeon to inspect structures and perform targeted repair or tissue removal. Its role is therefore both procedural and visual.
The arthroscope transmits magnified images to a monitor, so the surgeon can examine internal shoulder structures without relying only on direct surface exposure. Specialized instruments then address the identified problem, such as repairing damaged tissue or removing it when appropriate. This combination connects diagnosis to treatment during the same minimally invasive procedure.
Arthroscopy does not guarantee the same result for every patient. Outcomes depend on the underlying injury, the specific procedure performed, and patient factors. A repair for a rotator cuff tear, labral injury, impingement problem, or recurrent instability may therefore have different outcomes and rehabilitation needs.
An arthroscopic procedure generally follows a targeted sequence: the surgeon makes small incisions, introduces the camera, expands the joint with saline, and views the anatomy on a monitor. Specialized instruments are then used to repair or remove damaged tissue identified during inspection. The sequence allows diagnosis and treatment within the same operative approach.
Clinicians may consider this approach when shoulder problems involve the rotator cuff, labrum, impingement, or recurrent instability. The relevant goal varies with the condition: the instruments may repair damaged tissue or remove tissue contributing to the problem. Matching the procedure to the injury is important because the condition shapes expected outcomes.
Compared with open surgery, arthroscopy generally limits disruption of surrounding tissues. That difference can support a more targeted intervention and rehabilitation, but it does not make the approach universally superior. The injury, chosen procedure, and patient factors remain central to results, so the method’s value must be considered in the context of the specific shoulder problem.