Arthroscopic Assisted Exploration of the Axillary Nerve through a Posterior Open Approach: A Novel Technique

Introduction: Previous studies have described a segment of the axillary nerve (AN) that cannot be surgically explored through standard open surgical approaches (blind zone). The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of combining the standard posterior approach to the axillary nerve with the use of the arthroscope to visualize all segments of the AN.Material and methods: Four fresh frozen shoulders in two adult human torsos were included in the study. A Standard posterior approach was performed on each shoulder and a dry arthroscopy was performed through the surgical opening in attempt to visualize all segments of the AN.

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