| Hillway Shoulder is a dynamic anatomical
model with a "true-to-life" feel for simulated arthroscopic or
open procedures. The multi-directional vice enables the shoulder to be positioned in
any plane such as "lateral decubitus" or "beach
chair" position.
The bones and capsule within the model may be separated in such a way
that sacrificed components can be easily replaced. Procedures such as
"removal of loose bodies", "repair of Bankart
lesion" and "subacromial decompression" are all possible.
The subscapularis tendon and middle glenohumeral ligament are
"represented" within the capsule.
Hillway Shoulder combines the skills of leading surgeons, a
professional sculptor and a plastics moulding expert.
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(approx 43k)
This is a highly valuable aid for rehearsing arthroscopic surgical
manoeuvres.
With the skin layer removed, this "right" shoulder model
will be seen to include all the components listed in the table below.
Eg: an acromial osteophyte can be demonstrated to impinge on the
supraspinatus. Subacromial decompression may be performed and then a new
"coraco-acromial ligament with osteophyte" can be fitted - to
repeat the procedure.
Pathological conditions can be prepared by the user to enable e.g.:
- Removal of loose bodies
- Repair of Bankart lesion
- Repair of tears in labrum or l.h.o. biceps tendon
With the shoulder model taken apart, the component parts are evident.
This enables the user to discard any sacrificed items and easily replace
them with spare components as listed in the table below: |
