An alternative portal for scapulothoracic arthroscopy.

J Shoulder Elbow Surg

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.

Published: September 2002

Access to the superior angle of the scapula during scapulothoracic arthroscopy with current standard portals can be difficult. A safe, effective alternative portal for scapulothoracic arthroscopy, located superior to the scapula, is described, which enables easier resection of the superomedial angle for treatment of the snapping scapula.

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