XXXX Following Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Retrospective Review.

@entity1 @entity1151 @entity1150 @entity1031 @entity1211
BACKGROUND: @entity1031 following shoulder arthroscopy is considered an uncommon complication, with fewer than 50 cases reported in the literature. Arthroscopy of the shoulder is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures, with low associated risks. PURPOSE: To identify potential risk factors for the development of @entity1211 ( @entity1211 ) following shoulder arthroscopy and to determine the overall incidence of this complication. STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: A retrospective case-control review was performed of @entity1 who developed symptomatic @entity1150 ( @entity1150 ) or @entity1151 ( @entity1151 ) following shoulder arthroscopy. Multiple surgeons from across North America were queried. For every case of @entity1150 or @entity1151 identified, 2 control cases of shoulder arthroscopy were analyzed. The incidence of @entity1150 / @entity1151 following shoulder arthroscopy was determined. A univariate analysis and a multivariate logistic regression model were conducted to identify any potential risk factors for the development of @entity1211 following shoulder arthroscopy. RESULTS: A total of 17 surgeons participated in this study and had performed a total of 15,033 cases of shoulder arthroscopy from September 2002 through August 2011. Eleven of the 17 participating surgeons had had a @entity1 with a @entity1211 complication during this time frame. The incidence of @entity1211 in the 15,033 cases was 0.15%; 22 @entity1 of the 15,033 @entity1 had a @entity1150 (n = 15) and/or @entity1151 (n = 8). Forty-four control cases were also analyzed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. No significant risk factors were identified other than @entity1 positioning. All cases and controls were positioned in the beach-chair position for surgery. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that although rare, @entity1211 occurs following shoulder arthroscopy at a rate of 0.15%. The variables analyzed in the cases of @entity1211 compared with the control cases did not show any significant risk factors. All cases were positioned in the beach-chair position. Further analysis of future cases is warranted.
