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- - The article discusses the surgical technique of arthroscopically removing a bullet from inside a joint, primarily focusing on its application in the shoulder area.
- - There are limited reports on this procedure for the shoulder's glenohumeral and subacromial compartments, highlighting its rarity.
- - A specific case involving a 57-year-old man with a bullet in the supraspinatus compartment of his left shoulder is presented, showcasing the successful use of arthroscopy for removal.
Article Abstract
Arthroscopic removal of bullet from intra-articular compartment has been described for several joints. Only few reports dealing with this condition in the shoulder have been reported especially for the glenohumeral and the subacromial compartments. We report the story of a fifty-seven-year-old man presenting a bullet in the supraspinatus compartment of his left shoulder successfully removed by arthroscopy.
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