Product Description

Shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the supine position is similar to surgery in the lateral decubitus position. However, in the supine position, it is easier to access the anterior portal. The patient's head and the operating table do not obstruct the surgery as in the beach chair position. Similar to the lateral decubitus position, air bubbles from electrocautery do not interfere during the procedure. It is easy to convert to an open procedure with a patient in the supine position with excellent visualization and access to the surgical site just by removing the traction device. The anesthesiologist can easily convert the laryngeal mask airway to intubation in this position when necessary. The surgery can be performed as an out-patient procedure where the patient receives only a brachial block with sedation.