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Arthroscopy picture of glenohumeral joint showing fluid that was aspirated under arthroscopic visualization.
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However, before turning on the fluid, a needle was placed in the rotator interval and intra-articular joint fluid was aspirated and sent to pathology (Fig. 1).
Arthroscopy picture of left shoulder showing superior capsular release with arthroscopic liberator knife.
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A superior capsular release was performed with an arthroscopic tissue liberator knife between the interval of the labrum and rotator cuff at the glenoid (Figs. 2a-2b).
Completion of superior capsular release.
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The MGHL was resected with a meniscal punch (Fig. 3) as well as the rotator interval and CHL.
Arthroscopy picture showing resection of MGHL.
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X-rays showed a type III acromion with a large subacromial spur (Fig. 4a). A subacromial decompression (Figs. 4a-b) and distal clavicle excision were performed.