What are the instruments of shoulder surgery

Shoulder surgery is a complex procedure that requires specialized instruments to perform the surgery safely and effectively. Some of the instruments commonly used in shoulder surgery include:

Arthroscopic camera: A small camera inserted through a small incision to visualize the inside of the joint on a monitor.

Arthroscopic shaver: A device used to remove damaged tissue and bone from the joint using a rotating blade.

Arthroscopic scissors: Used to cut or remove tissue from the joint.

Arthroscopic forceps: Used to grasp and manipulate tissue within the joint.

Suture anchors: Small devices used to anchor sutures to the bone.

Suture needles: Used to pass sutures through tissue.

Retractors: Instruments used to hold tissue away from the surgical site to provide better visualization.

Osteotomes: Used to cut and shape bone during the surgery.

Drill guide: Used to guide the drill when inserting screws or anchors into the bone.

Probes and curettes: Used to examine and clean the joint.

These are just some of the instruments commonly used in shoulder surgery. The specific instruments used may vary depending on the type and complexity of the surgery. The surgeon and surgical team must be highly skilled and knowledgeable in the use of these instruments to perform a successful shoulder surgery.