Shoulder Arthroscopy

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Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Fiber Optic Arthroscope
This is the main instrument used in shoulder
arthroscopy
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The patient
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Through the incision, the glenohumeral joint is
examined
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Then, the sub-acromial space is examined
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• After examining the shoulder, the problem is
  easily found. One possible problem is a torn
  rotator cuff. The tendon is repaired using either
  metal or plastic anchors.