Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103305
Kiera L. Vrindten M.B.S. , Danielle P. Lonati B.A. , Jillian L. Mazzocca B.A. , Elizabeth G. Matzkin M.D.
This article has been withdrawn from Arthroscopy Techniques due to an error on the part of the Publisher. The article was intended for publication in Arthroscopy, Medicine, and Rehabilitation (where it is still published DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101143) but was mistakenly also published in Arthroscopy Techniques. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and would also like to make clear that there was no fault on the part of the article's author, and no fault with the article itself. The withdrawal has taken place simply to ensure that the publication record is correct.
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{"title":"WITHDRAWN: Thermal Modalities Including Hot Baths and Cold Plunges Play a Unique Role in Injury Prevention and Recovery","authors":"Kiera L. Vrindten M.B.S. , Danielle P. Lonati B.A. , Jillian L. Mazzocca B.A. , Elizabeth G. Matzkin M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2024.103305","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2024.103305","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article has been withdrawn from <em>Arthroscopy Techniques</em> due to an error on the part of the Publisher. The article was intended for publication in <em>Arthroscopy, Medicine, and Rehabilitation</em> (where it is still published DOI: <span><span>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asmr.2025.101143</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>) but was mistakenly also published in <em>Arthroscopy Techniques</em>. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and would also like to make clear that there was no fault on the part of the article's author, and no fault with the article itself. The withdrawal has taken place simply to ensure that the publication record is correct.</div><div>The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at <span><span>https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/article-withdrawal</span><svg><path></path></svg></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103905
Tyson J. Kauffman B.S. , Daniel J. Liechti M.D. , Daniel J. Shubert M.D. , Kevin H. Shepet M.D.
Bony Bankart anterior glenoid rim fractures typically result from traumatic anterior shoulder instability. Management options include nonoperative treatment, open reduction and internal fixation, and arthroscopic fixation. Treatment selection varies based on fracture size, displacement, comminution, and chronicity, as well as patient-specific factors. Arthroscopic fixation has shown similar functional outcomes with lower morbidity when compared with open techniques. The purpose of this technical note is to describe a reproducible arthroscopic technique for anterior glenoid fracture reduction and fixation using a suture cerclage construct. This method uses metal-free, robust suture cerclage fixation to capture and reduce the fracture via guided bone tunnels.
{"title":"Arthroscopic Fixation of Acute Bony Bankart Fractures Using Circumferential Suture Cerclage With a Transglenoid Technique","authors":"Tyson J. Kauffman B.S. , Daniel J. Liechti M.D. , Daniel J. Shubert M.D. , Kevin H. Shepet M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103905","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103905","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bony Bankart anterior glenoid rim fractures typically result from traumatic anterior shoulder instability. Management options include nonoperative treatment, open reduction and internal fixation, and arthroscopic fixation. Treatment selection varies based on fracture size, displacement, comminution, and chronicity, as well as patient-specific factors. Arthroscopic fixation has shown similar functional outcomes with lower morbidity when compared with open techniques. The purpose of this technical note is to describe a reproducible arthroscopic technique for anterior glenoid fracture reduction and fixation using a suture cerclage construct. This method uses metal-free, robust suture cerclage fixation to capture and reduce the fracture via guided bone tunnels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103905"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103964
Junming Wan M.D.
Total meniscectomy for irreparable meniscal tears results in kinematics of the lower limb and early osteoarthritis of the knee. Some strategies for reconstruction of the meniscus include meniscus allograft transplantation and meniscal scaffold replacement. Although meniscus allograft transplantation is widely used, it has limitations such as the graft sources, high costs, and high risk of disease transmission. The research on meniscal scaffold replacement is still in the animal experimental stage, and there is a lack of large-scale clinical trial data. In this Technical Note, the lateral meniscus is reconstructed by using the pull-out technique with anterior half autologous peroneal longus tendon. This technique provides a simple and efficient method for the reconstruction of the total meniscus.
{"title":"Arthroscopic Circumferential Lateral Meniscus Reconstruction Using Pull-Through Technique and Anterior Half Peroneal Longus Tendon Autograft","authors":"Junming Wan M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Total meniscectomy for irreparable meniscal tears results in kinematics of the lower limb and early osteoarthritis of the knee. Some strategies for reconstruction of the meniscus include meniscus allograft transplantation and meniscal scaffold replacement. Although meniscus allograft transplantation is widely used, it has limitations such as the graft sources, high costs, and high risk of disease transmission. The research on meniscal scaffold replacement is still in the animal experimental stage, and there is a lack of large-scale clinical trial data. In this Technical Note, the lateral meniscus is reconstructed by using the pull-out technique with anterior half autologous peroneal longus tendon. This technique provides a simple and efficient method for the reconstruction of the total meniscus.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103964"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103958
Erdinç Genç M.D. , Emin Can Balcı M.D. , Okan Tezgel M.D. , Mehmet Kürşat Yılmaz M.D.
Medial meniscus deficiency is associated with progressive joint degeneration and impaired load distribution in the knee. While meniscus allograft transplantation is an established treatment for young and active patients, its accessibility is limited in many regions. This technical note describes a reproducible arthroscopic technique for medial meniscus replacement using an autograft harvested from the peroneus longus tendon. After subtotal meniscectomy, tibial tunnels are created at the native root attachment sites, and the graft is shaped and passed through the posterior tunnel. The graft is secured with an all-inside suture device and tensioned anteriorly. This method provides a biologically compatible and cost-effective alternative for meniscal reconstruction in patients without access to allograft tissue.
{"title":"Arthroscopic Medial Meniscus Replacement Using a Peroneus Longus Autograft: Surgical Technique","authors":"Erdinç Genç M.D. , Emin Can Balcı M.D. , Okan Tezgel M.D. , Mehmet Kürşat Yılmaz M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Medial meniscus deficiency is associated with progressive joint degeneration and impaired load distribution in the knee. While meniscus allograft transplantation is an established treatment for young and active patients, its accessibility is limited in many regions. This technical note describes a reproducible arthroscopic technique for medial meniscus replacement using an autograft harvested from the peroneus longus tendon. After subtotal meniscectomy, tibial tunnels are created at the native root attachment sites, and the graft is shaped and passed through the posterior tunnel. The graft is secured with an all-inside suture device and tensioned anteriorly. This method provides a biologically compatible and cost-effective alternative for meniscal reconstruction in patients without access to allograft tissue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103958"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The medial proximal static stabilizers of the patella are the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) and the medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament. These are collectively referred to as the “medial patellofemoral complex” (MPFC). MPFL reconstruction is the workhorse of patellar stabilization surgery for recurrent lateral instability. We describe a technique for reconstructing the MPFC using the ipsilateral rectus tendon. The tendon is harvested via a curved superomedial incision using an open stripper, preserving its distal attachment. The tendon is prepared, flipped, and passed in the sub-vastus space toward the medial femoral epicondyle. A small longitudinal incision is used to retrieve the tendon. The anatomic attachment of the MPFC is identified using both palpatory and radiographic landmarks. A 25-mm-long loop of tendon is sutured and docked within a socket of the same diameter. Fixation is performed using a 7 × 25-mm interference screw with the knee in 20° of flexion and lateral patellar glide. This limb reconstructs the medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament component. The rest of the tendon is shuttled back to the superomedial patella in the previous tissue plane and fixed at the junction of the proximal and middle thirds of the patella using a 2.8-mm suture anchor. This limb reconstructs the MPFL.
{"title":"Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction Using the Rectus Femoris Tendon","authors":"Anshu Shekhar M.S. , Sachin Tapasvi M.S., D.N.B., F.R.C.S. , Camilo Helito M.D., Ph.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103971","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103971","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The medial proximal static stabilizers of the patella are the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) and the medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament. These are collectively referred to as the “medial patellofemoral complex” (MPFC). MPFL reconstruction is the workhorse of patellar stabilization surgery for recurrent lateral instability. We describe a technique for reconstructing the MPFC using the ipsilateral rectus tendon. The tendon is harvested via a curved superomedial incision using an open stripper, preserving its distal attachment. The tendon is prepared, flipped, and passed in the sub-vastus space toward the medial femoral epicondyle. A small longitudinal incision is used to retrieve the tendon. The anatomic attachment of the MPFC is identified using both palpatory and radiographic landmarks. A 25-mm-long loop of tendon is sutured and docked within a socket of the same diameter. Fixation is performed using a 7 × 25-mm interference screw with the knee in 20° of flexion and lateral patellar glide. This limb reconstructs the medial quadriceps tendon femoral ligament component. The rest of the tendon is shuttled back to the superomedial patella in the previous tissue plane and fixed at the junction of the proximal and middle thirds of the patella using a 2.8-mm suture anchor. This limb reconstructs the MPFL.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103971"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103960
Mikołaj Wróbel M.D., Marta Kubisa M.D., Katarzyna Zielińska M.D., Monika Dorocińska M.D.
Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign bone tumor that can rarely occur in the sinus tarsi, where its nonspecific symptoms may lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis. When identified in this location, arthroscopic excision offers a minimally invasive and precise approach for management, although reports of its use remain limited. When OO is suspected in the sinus tarsi, based on clinical findings and confirmed through imaging, arthroscopic resection may be considered. Using standard anterior ankle portals, the surgeon can access and excise the lesion with minimal disruption to surrounding structures. Histological confirmation should be obtained, and thorough debridement of the nidus is essential to prevent recurrence. Arthroscopic excision of osteoid osteoma in the sinus tarsi is a safe and effective technique that facilitates accurate lesion removal while preserving adjacent anatomy. This method serves as a viable alternative to open excision or radio frequency ablation in appropriate cases.
{"title":"Arthroscopic Excision of the Juxta-Articular Osteoid Osteoma From the Calcaneus at the Sinus Tarsi","authors":"Mikołaj Wróbel M.D., Marta Kubisa M.D., Katarzyna Zielińska M.D., Monika Dorocińska M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Osteoid osteoma (OO) is a benign bone tumor that can rarely occur in the sinus tarsi, where its nonspecific symptoms may lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis. When identified in this location, arthroscopic excision offers a minimally invasive and precise approach for management, although reports of its use remain limited. When OO is suspected in the sinus tarsi, based on clinical findings and confirmed through imaging, arthroscopic resection may be considered. Using standard anterior ankle portals, the surgeon can access and excise the lesion with minimal disruption to surrounding structures. Histological confirmation should be obtained, and thorough debridement of the nidus is essential to prevent recurrence. Arthroscopic excision of osteoid osteoma in the sinus tarsi is a safe and effective technique that facilitates accurate lesion removal while preserving adjacent anatomy. This method serves as a viable alternative to open excision or radio frequency ablation in appropriate cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103960"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103580
Mohammed Aquib Shakeel M.S., D.N.B., Vadhiraj Krishna Janardhan Balla D.N.B., Rakshith A. G M.S., D.N.B., Rajkumar S. Amaravathi D.N.B., Atul John M.S., Madan Mohan M M.S.
Despite advances in surgical techniques for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, rotational instability has been seen in some patients postoperatively. Recently, authors have reported the anatomic and functional characteristics of the anterolateral ligament (ALL)—a structure that originates near the lateral epicondyle on the femur and inserts on the tibia between the Gerdy tubercle and the fibular head. The ALL is an important stabilizer against anterolateral tibial rotation per recent biomechanical studies, and excellent initial clinical results have been shown with its reconstruction. Several techniques have been developed to try to anatomically address this structure in the setting of ACL reconstruction. This article details a simple anatomic technique to reconstruct the ACL and ALL of the knee using hamstring tendon autograft while retaining the semitendinosus and gracilis insertion on the tibia.
{"title":"Anterior Cruciate Ligament With Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Autograft With Preserved Distal Attachment","authors":"Mohammed Aquib Shakeel M.S., D.N.B., Vadhiraj Krishna Janardhan Balla D.N.B., Rakshith A. G M.S., D.N.B., Rajkumar S. Amaravathi D.N.B., Atul John M.S., Madan Mohan M M.S.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103580","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103580","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite advances in surgical techniques for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, rotational instability has been seen in some patients postoperatively. Recently, authors have reported the anatomic and functional characteristics of the anterolateral ligament (ALL)—a structure that originates near the lateral epicondyle on the femur and inserts on the tibia between the Gerdy tubercle and the fibular head. The ALL is an important stabilizer against anterolateral tibial rotation per recent biomechanical studies, and excellent initial clinical results have been shown with its reconstruction. Several techniques have been developed to try to anatomically address this structure in the setting of ACL reconstruction. This article details a simple anatomic technique to reconstruct the ACL and ALL of the knee using hamstring tendon autograft while retaining the semitendinosus and gracilis insertion on the tibia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103580"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Recurrent patellar dislocation, often caused by medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injury, is commonly treated with MPFL reconstruction. Traditional open techniques are invasive, whereas arthroscopic single-bundle methods may not fully restore native ligament anatomy. This Technical Note presents an improved arthroscopic double-bundle MPFL reconstruction technique featuring (1) dual-anchor patellar fixation for anatomical restoration; (2) fluoroscopy-free femoral tunnel placement (12 mm distal and 6 mm posterior to adductor tubercle); and (3) real-time graft isometry testing to ensure optimal tension. The technique provides biomechanical stability while minimizing invasiveness. Although promising, long-term outcomes require further study, and the procedure demands surgical expertise.
{"title":"Arthroscopically Assisted Double-Bundle Reconstruction Technique for Medial Patellofemoral Ligament","authors":"Shixin Nie M.D., Ph.D., Chengjie Lian M.D., Ph.D., Pei Zhao M.D., Ph.D., Zhi Chen M.D., Ph.D., Zhengru Wu M.D., Hua Zhang M.D., Ph.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103898","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103898","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recurrent patellar dislocation, often caused by medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) injury, is commonly treated with MPFL reconstruction. Traditional open techniques are invasive, whereas arthroscopic single-bundle methods may not fully restore native ligament anatomy. This Technical Note presents an improved arthroscopic double-bundle MPFL reconstruction technique featuring (1) dual-anchor patellar fixation for anatomical restoration; (2) fluoroscopy-free femoral tunnel placement (12 mm distal and 6 mm posterior to adductor tubercle); and (3) real-time graft isometry testing to ensure optimal tension. The technique provides biomechanical stability while minimizing invasiveness. Although promising, long-term outcomes require further study, and the procedure demands surgical expertise.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103898"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103980
Saagar Dhanjani B.A. , Tim Wang M.D.
Pathologic extrusion of the meniscus, defined as displacement of more than 3 mm beyond the tibial plateau border, can disrupt tibiofemoral contact mechanics by reducing hoop strain resistance and increasing articular cartilage contact pressure. Meniscal extrusion following meniscal allograft transplantation is well documented, with studies reporting extrusion rates of over 40%. This Technical Note aims to describe the centralization of a meniscus allograft during transplantation.
{"title":"Arthroscopic Centralization During Meniscal Allograft Transplantation","authors":"Saagar Dhanjani B.A. , Tim Wang M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103980","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103980","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pathologic extrusion of the meniscus, defined as displacement of more than 3 mm beyond the tibial plateau border, can disrupt tibiofemoral contact mechanics by reducing hoop strain resistance and increasing articular cartilage contact pressure. Meniscal extrusion following meniscal allograft transplantation is well documented, with studies reporting extrusion rates of over 40%. This Technical Note aims to describe the centralization of a meniscus allograft during transplantation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103980"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103955
Patrick A. Massey M.D., M.B.A., Payton Yerke Hansen M.D., Robert Rutz M.D., Wayne Scalisi M.D., Arjun Verma B.S., Giovanni F. Solitro Ph.D.
With advances in medical technology, the use and indications for arthroscopic procedures have expanded. Simulation training has been shown to directly translate to operative skills; however, high costs and limited funding impede access for many orthopaedic surgery resident physicians. This article introduces a low-cost, high-fidelity, highly adaptable, and anatomically accurate 3-dimensional-printed arthroscopic shoulder simulator that can improve access to arthroscopic training opportunities. This simulator was developed from computed tomography imaging of a cadaveric shoulder and designed with easily assembled, modular components that can simulate multiple shoulder pathologies. The authors show a double-row rotator cuff repair using the simulator. This procedure and others can be simulated with a rubber band, a glove, or a commercially available bone block.
{"title":"A 3-Dimensional-Printed Shoulder Simulator for Rotator Cuff Repair Training","authors":"Patrick A. Massey M.D., M.B.A., Payton Yerke Hansen M.D., Robert Rutz M.D., Wayne Scalisi M.D., Arjun Verma B.S., Giovanni F. Solitro Ph.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eats.2025.103955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With advances in medical technology, the use and indications for arthroscopic procedures have expanded. Simulation training has been shown to directly translate to operative skills; however, high costs and limited funding impede access for many orthopaedic surgery resident physicians. This article introduces a low-cost, high-fidelity, highly adaptable, and anatomically accurate 3-dimensional-printed arthroscopic shoulder simulator that can improve access to arthroscopic training opportunities. This simulator was developed from computed tomography imaging of a cadaveric shoulder and designed with easily assembled, modular components that can simulate multiple shoulder pathologies. The authors show a double-row rotator cuff repair using the simulator. This procedure and others can be simulated with a rubber band, a glove, or a commercially available bone block.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47827,"journal":{"name":"Arthroscopy Techniques","volume":"14 12","pages":"Article 103955"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145814150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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