AANA Shoulder Arthroscopy - August 2024-Operating Room Set Up_ Lateral_ I Hate Ropes and Pulleys, I love my Robot Arm!

Operating Room Set Up_ Lateral_ I Hate Ropes and Pulleys, I love my Robot Arm!

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Joe Toro from Ocean County Sports Medicine discusses lateral position setup for shoulder arthroscopy, emphasizing the use of a beanbag for patient positioning and careful leg and neck alignment. He critiques traditional ropes and pulleys, highlighting their lack of rotational control and imprecise traction. Instead, he advocates for robotic arm holders, which offer precise traction control, easy adjustment, and rotational locking—beneficial for procedures like rotator cuff repair. Proper arm wrapping and positioning in the holder are crucial to prevent injury. Toro concludes by encouraging exploration of various robotic assist arms for optimal surgical outcomes.

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Joseph Tauro, MD

Keywords

lateral position setup

shoulder arthroscopy

robotic arm holders

patient positioning

rotator cuff repair