A shoulder model and methods of shoulder arthroscopy using the shoulder
model. The shoulder model includes an acromioclavicular (AC) joint
assembly, a joint capsule assembly, a scapula mount, a shoulder
musculature, a skin, and a base. The AC joint assembly is mounted on the
scapula mount and the joint assembly is attached to the AC joint assembly
and fastened using a screw/nut to form the shoulder assembly. The
shoulder assembly is placed in the shoulder musculature and the skin is
rolled over the shoulder musculature and zipped in place. The bones of
the shoulder assembly are made of foam-cortical shell, the shoulder
musculature is made of foam, the soft tissue components are made of
thermoplastic elastomers, and the skin is made of vinyl. A method of
practicing shoulder arthroscopy using the shoulder model includes
mounting the shoulder model in a beach chair position, making anatomical
references, establishing a posterior viewing portal, inserting cannulas
into the glenohumeral joint or the subacromial space, creating a labral
disruption or a rotator cuff tear, and repairing the rotator cuff tear or
labral disruption.