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Third-degree burn in the region of the electrosurgical pad during shoulder arthroscopy: a case report

The number of shoulder arthroscopy procedures is increasing and, because of this, the frequency of related complications is also increasing. This report presents a case of third-degree burn from an electrosurgical pad during this procedure and serves as an alert regarding the possible causes and how to try to prevent this rare, but possible complication.

Burns; Burns; Equipment Failure


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