Table 1.

Pearls and Pitfalls of Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery in Modified Semilateral Decubitus Position

Pearls

The position of the patient should be stable after insertion of the spine pillow.

The operative side of the shoulder should be free from the operative table.

Traction weight should be <7 kg to prevent risk of neurapraxia.

The traction position should be 45° in forward flexion and 30° in abduction.

Pitfall

The surgeon requires some experience and practice to operate using the described viewing orientation.