The American journal of sports medicine
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Access to the inferior glenohumeral joint of the shoulder is very limited through the traditional 2- or 3-o'clock anterior portals. ⋯ The 7-o'clock portal is a safe and effective technique for use by shoulder surgeons.
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Although radiofrequency energy can smooth and contour cartilage surface, it has deleterious effects on chondrocyte viability. ⋯ Less chondrocyte death would permit increased use of thermal chondroplasty.