Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics pp 91–95Cite as

Overview of Shoulder Approaches: Choosing Between Mini-Incision and Arthroscopic Techniques

  • Reference work entry
  • First Online:

  • 124 Accesses

Abstract

Arthroscopic and arthroscopically assisted techniques have become the standard of care in many orthopedic procedures. However, there are still procedures within shoulder surgery that are not amenable to arthroscopic treatment, such as arthroplasty or plate osteosynthesis for fractures. In these cases, minimally invasive approaches are preferred when possible. Advanced technical tricks and tools have been developed to accomplish these goals. Despite these advances, the surgeon must be able to know when to choose arthroscopic versus mini-open surgery or even when more traditional open approaches are warranted.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   899.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book
USD   1,199.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Baker CL, Whaley AL, Baker M. Arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2003;12(4):175–90.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  2. Bishop J, Klepps S, Lo IK, Bird J, Gladstone JN, Flatow EL. Cuff integrity after arthroscopic versus open rotator cuff repair: a prospective study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2006;15(3):290–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. Blaine T, Voloshin I, Setter K, Bigliani LU. Minimally invasive approach to shoulder arthroplasty. In: Scuderi GR, Tria Jr AJ, Berger RA, editors. MIS techniques in orthopaedics. New York: NY, Springer; 2006. p. 45–70.

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  4. Bottoni PC, Smith EL, Berkowitz MJ, Towle RB, Moore JH. Arthroscopic versus open shoulder stabilization for recurrent anterior instability: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Am J Sports Med. 2006;34(11):1730–7.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  5. Buess E, Steuber KU, Waibl B. Open versus arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a comparative view of 96 cases. Arthroscopy. 2005;21(5):597–604.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  6. Caprise Jr PA, Sekiya JK. Open and arthroscopic treatment of multidirectional instability of the shoulder. Arthroscopy. 2006;22(10):1126–31.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  7. Cole BJ, Millett PJ, Romeo AA, Burkhart SS, Andrews JR, Dugas JR, Warner JJ. Arthroscopic treatment of anterior glenohumeral instability: indications and techniques. Instr Course Lect. 2004;53:545–58.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  8. Colvin AC, Egorova N, Harrison AK, Moskowitz A, Flatow EL. National trends in rotator cuff repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012;94(3):227–33. doi:10.2106/JBJS.J.00739.

    Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

  9. Cook JB, Shaha JS, Rowles DJ, Bottoni CR, Shaha SH, Tokish JM. Early failures with single clavicular transosseous coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2012;21(12):1746–52.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  10. Fink Barnes LA, Parsons BO, Flatow EL. Percutaneous fixation of proximal humeral fractures. JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2015a;5(2):e10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.ST.N.00096.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Fink Barnes LA, Flatow EL. The massive rotator cuff repair: anatomic considerations, releases, and mobilization techniques. AAOS Advanced Reconstruction Series 2nd ed. 2015.

    Google Scholar 

  12. Hsu J, Galatz LM. Mini-incision fixation of proximal humeral four-part fractures. In: Scuderi GR, Tria Jr AJ, Berger RA, editors. MIS techniques in orthopaedics. New York: NY, Springer; 2006. p. 32–44.

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  13. Keener JD, Parsons BO, Flatow EL, Rogers K, Williams GR, Galatz LM. Outcomes after percutaneous reduction and fixation of proximal humeral fractures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007;16(3):330–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  14. Kim JW, Oh CW, Byun YS, Kim JJ, Park KC. A prospective randomized study of operative treatment for noncomminuted humeral shaft fractures: conventional open plating versus minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis. J Orthop Trauma. 2015;29(4):189–94.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  15. Lafosse L, Boyle S. Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2010;19(2 Suppl):2–12.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  16. Lee E, Bishop JY, Braman JP, Langford J, Gelber J, Flatow EL. Outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007;16(1):1–5.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  17. Levine WN, Rieger K, McCluskey III GM. Arthroscopic treatment of anterior shoulder instability. Instr Course Lect. 2005;54:87–96.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  18. Millett PJ, Clavert P, Warner JJ. Open operative treatment for anterior shoulder instability: when and why? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005;87(2):419–32.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  19. Mohtadi NG, Bitar IJ, Sasyniuk TM, Hollinshead RM, Harper WP. Arthroscopic versus open repair for traumatic anterior shoulder instability: a meta-analysis. Arthroscopy. 2005;21(6):652–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  20. Norberg FB, Field LD, Savoie III FH. Repair of the rotator cuff. Mini-open and arthroscopic repairs. Clin Sports Med. 2000;19(1):77–99.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. Onyekwelu I, Khatib O, Zuckerman JD, Rokito AS, Kwon YW. The rising incidence of arthroscopic superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) repairs. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2012;21(6):728–31.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  22. Owens BD, Harrast JJ, Hurwitz SR, Thompson TL, Wolf JM. Surgical trends in Bankart repair: an analysis of data from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification examination. Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(9):1865–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  23. Owens BD, Williams AE, Wolf JM. Risk factors for surgical complications in rotator cuff repair in a veteran population. J Should Elb Surg. 8 Jul 2015. pii: S1058-2746(15)00255-4.

    Google Scholar 

  24. Rhee YG, Ha JH, Cho NS. Anterior shoulder stabilization in collision athletes: arthroscopic versus open Bankart repair. Am J Sports Med. 2006;34(6):979–85.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  25. Salvi AE, Paladini P, Campi F, Porcellini G. The Bristow-Latarjet method in the treatment of shoulder instability that cannot be resolved by arthroscopy. A review of the literature and technical-surgical aspects. Chir Organi Mov. 2005;90(4):353–64.

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  26. Sauerbrey AM, Getz CL, Piancastelli M, Iannotti JP, Ramsey ML, Williams Jr GR. Arthroscopic versus miniopen rotator cuff repair: a comparison of clinical outcome. Arthroscopy. 2005;21(12):1415–20.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  27. Schneider JA, Hill JD, Cuomo F, McCann PD. Minimal-incision total shoulder arthroplasty: a cadaveric study. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2007;36(11):596–9.

    Google Scholar 

  28. Severud EL, Ruotolo C, Abbott DD, Nottage WM. All arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a long-term retrospective outcome comparison. Arthroscopy. 2003;19(3):234–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  29. Verma NN, Dunn W, Adler RS, Cordasco FA, Allen A, MacGillivray J, Craig E, Warren RF, Altchek DW. Allarthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a retrospective review with minimum 2-year follow-up. Arthroscopy. 2006;22(6):587–94.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  30. Vitale MA, Arons RR, Hurwitz S, Ahmad CS, Levine WN. The rising incidence of acromioplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010;92(9):1842–50.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  31. Warner JJ, Tetreault P, Lehtinen J, Zurakowski D. Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a cohort comparison study. Arthroscopy. 2005;21(3):328–32.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  32. Whatley AN, Fowler RL, Warner JJ, Higgins LD. Postoperative rupture of the anterolateral deltoid muscle following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients who have undergone open rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2011;20(1):114–22.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  33. Yamaguchi K, Ball CM, Galatz LM. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: transition from mini-open to all-arthroscopic. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2001;390:83–94.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  34. Yamaguchi K, Levine WN, Marra G, Galatz LM, Klepps S, Flatow EL. Transitioning to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: the pros and cons. Instr Course Lect. 2003;52:81–92.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  35. Youm T, Murray DH, Kubiak EN, Rokito AS, Zuckerman JD. Arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair: a comparison of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005;14(5):455–9.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Leslie A. Fink Barnes

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

    Bradford O. Parsons

  3. Peter & Leni May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, USA

    Evan L. Flatow

Authors
  1. Leslie A. Fink Barnes
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Bradford O. Parsons
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Evan L. Flatow
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Leslie A. Fink Barnes .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Orthopedic Service Line, Northwell Health , New York, New York, USA

    Giles R. Scuderi

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers-Robert Wood JohnsonMedicalSchool Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

    Alfred J. Tria

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2016 Springer International Publishing Switzerland

About this entry

Cite this entry

Barnes, L.A.F., Parsons, B.O., Flatow, E.L. (2016). Overview of Shoulder Approaches: Choosing Between Mini-Incision and Arthroscopic Techniques. In: Scuderi, G., Tria, A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34109-5_13

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34109-5_13

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-319-34107-1

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-319-34109-5

  • eBook Packages: MedicineReference Module Medicine

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation