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- Lu M.T.
- Abboud J.A.
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Discussion
Conclusion
- -Subacromial impingement pain in young adults is uncommon with osteochondromas a rare cause.
- -Persistent symptoms demand further imaging and will allow surgery to limit pain and rotator cuff tear progression.
- -Most lesions can be addressed arthroscopically, but mini-open approaches may be required for less accessible regions or subtle lesions.
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- Video 1
Arthroscopic video of surgery with key steps. Legend: 1. diagnostic arthroscopy intra-articular (00:00-01:21). 2. Diagnostic arthroscopy subacromial (01:22-01:57). 3. Diagnostic arthroscopy subacromial lateral view ½ (01:57-02:12). 4. Diagnostic arthroscopy subacromial lateral view 2/2 (02:13-02:25). 5. Osteotomy (02:25-02:50). 6. Burring (02:51-03:06). 7. Post decompression, rotator cuff tear (03:06-03:24). Narration: Diagnostic arthroscopy of the glenohumeral joint from a posterior viewing portal. The supraspinatus and long head of biceps insertion are intact. Superior and medial to the glenoid, there is clear compression and displacement of the supraspinatus tendon. The glenohumeral joint surface is unremarkable, there are no loose bodies, and the infraspinatus is intact. With abduction and rotation of the extremity, internal impingement of the supraspinatus tendon occurs. The diagnostic view is completed, showing an intact biceps pulley system and subscapularis tendon. The subacromial space is viewed from a posterior portal. The compressing osteochondroma on the medial side has caused a lateral partial tear and impingement lesion of the tendon. Elevation of the extremity shows the dynamic catching of the tendon. From a lateral viewing portal, the rotational rubbing of the frayed tendon on the lesion is shown. After careful decompression, the extent of tendon damage medial to the lesion is seen for the first time. An osteotome through the posterior portal is used to detach the lesion at its base. Further osteoplasty is completed with the burr. Care is taken not to injure the tendon. After decompression, the unrepairable full-thickness musculotendinous junction tear is viewed.
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