Only with an understanding of normal glenohumeral joint and subacromial space anatomy can the surgeon appreciate which structures are damaged. Diagnostic Glenohumeral Arthroscopy Portal placement is critical, so it is important to take sufficient time to mark the portal sites…
This chapter covers the general organization of the operating room, anesthesia, patient positioning, as well as equipment and instruments. Clinical Data It is helpful to have a copy of the patient's record in the operating room. This allows the surgeon…
In the initial edition of this text, we approached teaching shoulder arthroscopy from the vantage point that a minority of the current surgeons in practice had trained in shoulder arthroscopy. We therefore titled the first chapter “Making the Transition.” However,…