Christopher M. Aland MD

Orthopedic and Sportsmedicine Center of Bucks County

DisclaimerI own stock in Arthrocare and Johnson and

JohnsonI have no conflicts of interest that affect my

ability to teach this course

Complications of Shoulder ArthroscopyWhile rates are low, there are certain

complications that are seen and can be avoidedEquipment relatedTechnique relatedPatient relatedGeneral

Equipment relatedHand instrumentsPower instrumentsPumps and Fluids

Technique RelatedVascular complicationNeurological complications

directindirect

Bone injuries

Patient relatedObesityMRSA

GeneralTypically anesthesia relatedComplications common to all surgery

InfectionStiffnessScar relatedPulmonary embolismDVT

A word about implantsComplication rate is directly proportional to

the number of implants usedCost factors involvedMurphy’s law