Shoulder arthroscopy

Orthop Nurs. 1996 Mar-Apr;15(2):21-31.

Abstract

Shoulder arthroscopy is a well-established surgical procedure. Arthroscopy is used to confirm clinical diagnosis, establish details of shoulder pathology, perform surgical procedures relative to pathology, and plan for subsequent management. Anatomy and pathology of the shoulder, holmium laser applications, advantages and complications, and rehabilitation are discussed in this article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopes
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Arthroscopy / nursing
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care
  • Joint Diseases / diagnosis
  • Joint Diseases / surgery*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Preoperative Care
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*