Right Shoulder Impingement Syndrome with Arthroscopic Repairs
Right Shoulder Impingement Syndrome with Arthroscopic Repairs
This series of medical illustrations shows shoulder impingement with arthroscopic surgery repairs. To the left are drawings depicting the area of injury, showing bony overgrowth of the acromio-clavicular (AC) joint causing rotator cuff muscle and ligament distress. To the right are two images depicting how the surgeon uses arthroscopic instruments to shave off the bony overgrowth of the AC joint in a minimally invasive procedure.
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