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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fig. 11.1 Apparent “Popeye” deformity in a young and highly active athlete The numbers of LHB tenodeses have increased dramatically in recent years [1]. With this increase in numbers, more…
Fig. 4.1 Grade III AC separation fixed with a hook plate. 3 months post op the device displaced, the lateral portion cut through the acromion and hardware is loose Reduction of…
Fig. 3.1 Arthroscopic capsular release (left shoulder, visualisation from the antero-lateral portal). The capsule is released in a 360° fashion, incision of the anterior (a) and posterior (b) capsule with…
