Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) Procedure for Shoulder Osteoarthritis

Shoulder osteoarthritis can lead to severe shoulder pain and dysfunction. Many patients with shoulder osteoarthritis are young, active, and regularly participate in demanding activities that place the durability of current arthroplasty options in question. Therefore, in this article, we describe the comprehensive arthroscopic management of glenohumeral osteoarthritis that combines traditional glenohumeral debridement and capsular release with inferior humeral head osteoplasty and axillary nerve decompression when needed. In our experience, this technique has shown promising early results in active patients by decreasing pain and returning them to high levels of activity and function.