Glenoid Fracture Fixation (Combined Procedure Segment)

Master the surgical approach for the fixation of glenoid fractures. This training offers a technical immersion in exposure, dissection, and osteosynthesis with compression screws, aiming to restore shoulder stability and function.

Training Focus:

• Exposure and identification of key anatomical structures.
• Technique for separating the joint capsule from the subscapularis.
• Arthrotomy and access to the anterior edge of the glenoid.
• Osteosynthesis of glenoid fractures with compression screws.

Detailed Content:

• Identification and Protection of Vital Structures: Methodology for recognizing and protecting the long head of the biceps and cephalic vein during surgical exposure.
• Meticulous Dissection: Systematic approach for separating the articular capsule from the subscapularis, using Metzenbaum scissors and digital dissection to minimize tissue trauma.
• Optimized Articular Access: Arthrotomy techniques and capsule retraction for adequate exposure of the anterior edge of the glenoid.
• Strategic Positioning of Retractors: Protocols for positioning retractors at the posterior edge of the glenoid and between the subscapularis/capsule to maximize the surgical field.
• Effective Osteosynthesis: Demonstration of cross-sectional visualization of the fragment and fixation technique with compression screws for glenoid fracture stability.
• Management of Repair Wires: Use of capsule repair wires for retraction and closure.

Included Material:

• Detailed PDF: This educational material in PDF format provides a detailed overview of the surgical approach for the fixation of a glenoid fracture, including the steps of exposure and initial identification, separation of the capsule and rotator cuff, arthrotomy and exposure of the anterior edge of the glenoid, visualization and fixation of the fracture, and closure. The document also offers a practical summary of the procedure, covering access, dissection, arthrotomy, retraction, visualization, and fixation.

Enhance your trauma surgery skills. Enroll now and master the essential techniques in glenoid fracture fixation.