SHOULDER MODEL FOR SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY
First Claim
1. A shoulder model for experimental procedures, comprising:
- a shoulder assembly, the shoulder assembly comprising;
a joint capsule assembly;
a scapula and mounting post;
an acromioclavicular (AC) joint assembly, the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula and mounting post being secured together, wherein bones of the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula are formed of a material comprising foam-cortical shell;
a labrum glenoid assembly;
a shoulder musculature, the shoulder musculature having a hollow inside capable of accommodating the shoulder assembly, and formed of a material comprising foam; and
a skin forming a tight seal around the shoulder musculature.
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Abstract
A shoulder model and methods of shoulder arthroscopy using the shoulder model. The shoulder model includes an acromioclavicular (AC) joint assembly, a joint capsule assembly, a scapula mount, a shoulder musculature, a skin, and a base. The AC joint assembly is mounted on the scapula mount and the joint assembly is attached to the AC joint assembly and fastened using a screw/nut to form the shoulder assembly. The shoulder assembly is placed in the shoulder musculature and the skin is rolled over the shoulder musculature and zipped in place. The bones of the shoulder assembly are made of foam-cortical shell, the shoulder musculature is made of foam, the soft tissue components are made of thermoplastic elastomers, and the skin is made of vinyl. A method of practicing shoulder arthroscopy using the shoulder model includes mounting the shoulder model in a beach chair position, making anatomical references, establishing a posterior viewing portal, inserting cannulas into the glenohumeral joint or the subacromial space, creating a labral disruption or a rotator cuff tear, and repairing the rotator cuff tear or labral disruption.
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16 Claims
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1. A shoulder model for experimental procedures, comprising:
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a shoulder assembly, the shoulder assembly comprising; a joint capsule assembly; a scapula and mounting post; an acromioclavicular (AC) joint assembly, the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula and mounting post being secured together, wherein bones of the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula are formed of a material comprising foam-cortical shell; a labrum glenoid assembly; a shoulder musculature, the shoulder musculature having a hollow inside capable of accommodating the shoulder assembly, and formed of a material comprising foam; and a skin forming a tight seal around the shoulder musculature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of performing an experimental arthroscopic procedure on a simulated rotator cuff, comprising:
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mounting a shoulder model on a mount and securing the shoulder model to the mount, the shoulder model comprising; a shoulder assembly, the shoulder assembly comprising; a joint capsule assembly; a scapula and mounting post; an acromioclavicular (AC) joint assembly, the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula and mounting post being secured together, wherein bones of the AC joint assembly, the joint capsule assembly and the scapula are formed of a material comprising foam-cortical shell; a labrum glenoid assembly; a shoulder musculature, the shoulder musculature having a hollow inside capable of accommodating the shoulder assembly, and formed of a material comprising foam; and a skin forming a tight seal around the shoulder musculature; making anatomical references on the shoulder model; establishing a viewing portal in a posterior side of the shoulder model; creating at least one additional portal and inserting a cannula in the additional portal, the additional portal being used to pass arthroscopic instruments; and creating a rotator cuff tear using arthroscopic scissors; and repairing the rotator cuff tear. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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