Shoulder Arthroscopy: General Setup, Portal Options, and How to Manage a Complete Shoulder Investigation

The shoulder is the most complex joint in the human body. The use of arthroscopy has been employed in diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect this joint. Depending on the surgeon’s preference and the disease treated, either beach chair or lateral decubitus can be used. Before undergoing surgery, even if it is minimally invasive, a complete diagnosis should be made. To achieve this, a complete history and physical examination must be undertaken combined with imaging techniques such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.