Approaches Shoulder Approaches Shoulder approaches section contains all surgical approaches used to access to the shoulder region. Learn orthopedic approches. Ankle Approaches Elbow Approaches Femur Approaches Foot Approaches Forearm Approaches Hip Approaches Humerus Approaches Knee Approaches Pelvis Approaches Shoulder Approaches Tibia and Fibula Approaches Wrist & Hand Approaches All Content Shoulder Deltopectoral Approach Shoulder Deltopectoral Approach (Shoulder Anterior Approach) is used for: Shoulder arthroplasty. Proximal humerus fractures (especially 3 and 4 part... Read... Lateral Approach to the shoulder Lateral Approach to the shoulder (Deltoid Split Approach or transdeltoid lateral approach) provides limited access to the head... Read... Anterior Approach to the Clavicle Anterior Approach to the Clavicle can be used in any type of clavicle midshaft fractures for anterior or superior... Read... Anterolateral Approach to the Shoulder Anterolateral Approach to the Shoulder offers excellent exposure to the acromioclavicular joint and the coracoacromial ligament and supraspinatus... Read... Posterior Approach to the shoulder The posterior approach to the shoulder (Judet Approach) offers access to the posterior and inferior aspects of the... Read... Arthroscopic Approach to the shoulder Arthroscopy of the shoulder is indicated for the following: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for chronic rotator cuff tendonitis. Treatment... Read...