Shoulder arthroscopy involves the use of various surgical instruments and implants to diagnose and treat shoulder joint problems. Below is a list of the essential materials commonly used during the procedure:
Arthroscope: A small camera used to visualize the inside of the shoulder joint.
Light source and fiber optic cables: Provide illumination for clear visibility.
Monitor and video system: Displays the live images from the arthroscope.
Fluid irrigation system (pump): Expands and cleans the joint with sterile fluid.
Trocars and cannulas: Allow the insertion of instruments into the joint.
Shaver (resector): Removes soft tissue and cartilage debris.
RF probe or ablation device: Used for coagulation, tissue cutting, and contouring.
Punches, scissors, and probes: For manipulating and evaluating tissues.
Suture anchors: Used to reattach the labrum, tendons, or ligaments to the bone. These can be:
Metal or titanium
PEEK (polyether ether ketone)
Bioabsorbable (biodegradable) materials
Knotless anchors: Enable fixation without the need for tying surgical knots.
Suture materials: Typically made of high-strength polyester or UHMWPE.
Button systems: Commonly used for biceps tenodesis.
Lateral positioners or beach chair positioning devices: Used to position the patient during surgery.
Arm holders or limb positioning devices: Stabilize the arm during the procedure.
Suture passing devices (lasso loop, suture passer, bird beak, etc.): For passing sutures through tendons or soft tissues.
Curettes and burrs: Used for bone trimming and smoothing.
These materials vary depending on the specific shoulder arthroscopy procedures being performed, such as rotator cuff repair, labral repair, biceps tenodesis, or subacromial decompression.
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