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. 2016 Oct 3;5(5):e1117–e1120. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.06.002

Table 3.

Pearls and Pitfalls of Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery in the Supine Position

Pearls
 The operating table must have an option to detach the shoulder support (or leg plate)
 Patient's head must be strapped securely
 Traction weight should be less than 7 kg to prevent risk of neurapraxia
 The traction position should be 45° of forward flexion and 30° of abduction
Pitfall
 Surgeon needs experience and practice to learn how to operate in this position
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