Pulmonary embolism after shoulder arthroscopy: could patient positioning and traction make a difference?

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;16(2):e16-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.05.009. Epub 2006 Nov 9.

Authors

Zenia E Cortés¹, Steven M Hammerman, Gary M Gartsman

Affiliation

¹ Foundation for Orthopaedic, Athletic, and Reconstructive Research, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.

PMID: 17097309
DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2006.05.009

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy / adverse effects*
Arthroscopy / methods*
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Posture
Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control
Shoulder Joint / surgery*
Traction