Diagnostic Shoulder Arthroscopy: Surgical Technique

• Published in: Arthroscopy techniques (Amsterdam) Vol. 8; no. 5; pp. e443 - e449
• Main Authors: Crimmins, Ian M., Mulcahey, Mary K., O'Brien, Michael J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.05.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: Orthopedics; Technical Note
• ISSN: 2212-6287; 2212-6287
• DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.12.003

Shoulder arthroscopy is the second most common orthopaedic procedure. Diagnostic arthroscopy of the shoulder requires an efficient and reproducible technique. In this Technical Note, we describe a step-wise approach to diagnostic arthroscopy of the shoulder. This technique is performed using a posterior viewing portal. It can be performed from the beach chair or the lateral decubitus position. This technique uses a 2-circle approach: the surgeon first evaluates the glenoid aspect of the joint space, followed by the humeral aspect of the joint space. This method ensures a complete and consistent evaluation of the glenohumeral joint.