The Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Team at Hospital da Luz Lisboa, led by Eduardo Carpinteiro , has recently strengthened its presence at the forefront of international medical education. Eduardo Carpinteiro, André Barros and Diogo Chorão Constantino contributed to the publication of two chapters in the second edition of the ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) reference textbook, published by the prestigious Springer Nature: "Arthroscopy – Basic to Advanced" . In Chapter 42, entitled "Anterior Traumatic Instability Without Glenoid Bone Loss" , Diogo Chorão Constantino serves as the lead author. The chapter was developed in collaboration with Eduardo Carpinteiro and André Barros as senior authors, alongside Joana Barreto (Orthopaedic Resident at ULS São José) and Nuno Sampaio Gomes , Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital da Luz Arrábida and current ESSKA Board Member, who extended the invitation and entrusted the Lisbon team with this project. This chapter reflects the team’s extensive clinical experience, as well as that of the wider Hospital da Luz Group, in the surgical treatment of anterior shoulder instability. The authors describe their preferred approach using arthroscopic Bankart repair combined with capsular shift. The technique incorporates advanced solutions such as knotless anchors, vertical mattress sutures and suture tape, with the aim of restoring labral anatomy while minimising cartilage damage . The chapter also highlights the effectiveness of the Hill-Sachs Remplissage technique, which the team strongly advocates for cases of instability associated with subcritical bone loss, helping to reduce recurrence rates. Chapter 59, "Stiff Shoulder Management" , also features Diogo Chorão Constantino, representing the Hospital da Luz Lisboa team, as an author alongside Clara de Campos Azevedo and Ana Catarina Ângelo (both Orthopaedic Surgeons at Joaquim Chaves Health). This chapter addresses the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder stiffness (frozen shoulder), focusing on arthroscopic capsular release (ACR) as a safe and effective option when conservative treatment fails to achieve the desired results. Participation in this global educational project , which brought together some of the world's leading experts in arthroscopy, highlights Hospital da Luz’s commitment to scientific development and the continuous improvement of patient care. "It is a privilege to share our surgical experience in a textbook that serves as a foundation for surgeons around the world," says Diogo Constantino, who, on behalf of the Hospital da Luz Lisboa team, expressed his gratitude for "the invitation and trust placed in us by Dr Nuno Sampaio Gomes, as well as the fruitful collaboration with Professor Clara Azevedo." *english translation generated with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
