Arthroscopy Techniques (Oct 2017)

Arthroscopic Intra-articular Spinoglenoid Cyst Resection Following SLAP Repair

  • Sreehari C.K., M.S.,
  • Ankit Varshney, M.S.,
  • Yon-Sik Yoo, M.D., Ph.D.,
  • Seung-Jin Lee, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 5
pp. e1795 – e1799

Abstract

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Spinoglenoid cyst (SGC) is a ganglion arising in the spinoglenoid notch and is thought to be related to SLAP lesion. This cyst often compresses the suprascapular nerve in the spinoglenoid notch. Symptomatic cysts require surgical treatment when conservative treatment fails. In particular, arthroscopic decompression through the torn labral tissue when the cyst is extending into the joint cavity is easy and convenient. However, if the cyst is confined to the spinoglenoid notch, arthroscopic approach through the torn labral tissue is challenging. Thus, we present our preferred technique of addressing the SGC through an additional superior capsular window after completing SLAP repair. We believe that our technique is easy, reproducible, and reasonable.