Accuracy of arthroscopic fluid pump systems in shoulder surgery: a comparison of 3 different pump systems

• Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery Vol. 29; no. 12; pp. 2626 - 2631
• Main Authors: Taha, Mohy E., Schneider, Kerstin, Smith, Margaret M., Cunningham, Gregory, Young, Allan A., Cass, Benjamin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.12.2020
• Subjects: fluid pump system; intra-articular pressure measurement; pump pressure; Shoulder arthroscopy; Basic Science Study; Shoulder arthroscopy; fluid pump system; pump pressure; intra-articular pressure measurement; Other

Extra-articular fluid extravasation is a known complication during shoulder arthroscopy. The risk and amount of extravasation to a large degree is dependent on the fluid pressure delivered to the surgical site. Accurate measurement, knowledge, and control of the pressure delivered is thus important...