Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Arthroscopic Coracohumeral Ligament Release

Advantages

Use of standard arthroscopic shoulder setup and portals

Viewing only from posterior portal with 30° arthroscope

Use of standard surgical equipment

Clear visualization of base of coracoid process, coracoacromial ligament, conjoint tendon, and supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons or muscles

Confirmation of motion of supraspinatus and subscapularis tendons and muscles

Disadvantages

Relatively technically demanding

Bleeding around base and inferior margin of coracoid process

Risk of musculocutaneous nerve damage