An Innovative, Cost-Effective, and Flexible Traction Alternative for Shoulder Arthroscopy in Lateral Decubitus Position.

Luo, Wenbin; Wang, Ao; Li, Yahui; Zhao, Zhiyao; Zhou, Fangzheng; Zhang, Ye; Liu, Xiaoning · Arthrosc Tech · 2024

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Abstract

During shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the lateral decubitus position, effective and stable continuous traction is a basic requirement for the smooth progression of the surgery. Herein, we describe a safe, reliable, and cost-effective lateral decubitus traction assembly.

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