in General Glenohumeral and Subacromial Space Procedures
Fig. 2.1 (a) AP radiograph of a patient with a critical shoulder angle (CSA) auf 33°. (b) Y-view showing the significant spur formation at the anterolateral acromion edge. The calculated…
Complications in Shoulder Arthroscopy
Fig. 13.1 The three sectors of the shoulder 13.4.1 Postero-Superior Area No voluminous vascular structures are at risk in this area, except the suprascapular artery (Fig. 13.2). During arthroscopic supra…
in Tendon Transfers
Fig. 10.1 AP radiograph demonstrating no significant superior migration of the humeral head MRI Arthrogram demonstrated a massive tear of the postero-superior rotator cuff, with retraction to the glenoid (Figs….
of Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Fig. 9.1 Arthroscopic view of the retracted supraspinatus tendon in a right shoulder Table 9.1 Indications for superior capsular reconstruction Indications Author’s indication Initially described indication [1] – Postero-superior tear…
of Subscapularis Repair
Fig. 7.1 Axial MRI image of a torn subscapularis muscle with consecutive decentration of the shoulder 7.1 Overlooked Tendon Defects The visualization of minor tendon defects of the SSC tendon…
in Arthroscopic Fracture Management
Fig. 12.1 Arthroscopic fixation of a large glenoid fracture (Type 1b). (a) Direct visualization via the anterosuperior portal. (b) Cleaning of the fracture site using a shaver. (c) Improved visualization…
Complications in Shoulder Arthroscopy
Fig. 14.1 Representation of the arthroscopic anatomy of the shoulder divided into anterior, superior and posterior compartments The anterior, the inferior shoulder, and the posterosuperior shoulder. Each one of these…
in Posterosuperior and Three Tendon Rotator Cuff Repair
Fig. 8.1 MRI-assessment suggests a far medial SSP-retraction beyond the glenoid level; this is basically confirmed during diagnostic ASC (a, b); however, dynamic tear pattern assessment reveals (c) a reversed…
Problems and Complications
Risk factors for overall postoperative complications Risk factors for postoperative infection – Age between 30 and 60 years – Diabetes – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – Coronary heart disease – Arterial hypertension – History of cerebrovascular accident…
of Bony Procedures for Shoulder Instability
Fig. 6.1 (a) Case of a coracoid graft avulsion at 7 days postoperative. (b) Case of hardware failure in a contact athlete who started exercising biceps curls at 4 weeks postoperative 6.1.6…
