Arthroscopic fracture treatment of the shoulder joint

In recent years, the understanding of shoulder fractures has changed due to the progress of arthroscopy. In addition to the cosmetic result, the access morbidity, particularly the integrity of the subscapularis muscle in glenoid and scapular fractures, must be mentioned as an advantage of a minimally invasive approach. Furthermore, necessary secondary interventions, e. g. hook plate removal, can be prevented or minimized by modern implants and arthroscopic techniques. However, the available data and publications are almost exclusively limited to technical notes or small case series, so statements about faster recreation or potential reduction of infection risk cannot be made. Whether addressing concomitant injuries has an effect on the clinical and functional outcome is also unclear at the present time.