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Shoulder Approaches

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Shoulder Deltopectoral Approach

Shoulder Deltopectoral Approach (Shoulder Anterior Approach) is used for: Shoulder arthroplasty. Proximal humerus fractures (especially 3 and 4 part...

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Lateral Approach to the shoulder

Lateral Approach to the shoulder (Deltoid Split Approach or transdeltoid lateral approach) provides limited access to the head...

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Anterior Approach to the Clavicle

Anterior Approach to the Clavicle can be used in any type of clavicle midshaft fractures for anterior or superior...

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Anterolateral Approach to the Shoulder

Anterolateral Approach to the Shoulder offers excellent exposure to the acromioclavicular joint and the coracoacromial ligament and supraspinatus...

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Posterior Approach to the shoulder

The posterior approach to the shoulder (Judet Approach) offers access to the posterior and inferior aspects of the...

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Arthroscopic Approach to the shoulder

Arthroscopic Approach to the shoulder indications: Arthroscopy of the shoulder is indicated for the following: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression...

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