King simplified posterior approach. A, Skin incision. B, Posterior deltoid muscle has been elevated to level of joint by abduction of arm to 90 degrees. C, Deltoid has been retracted superiorly exposing muscles of rotator cuff. D, Capsule has been exposed. (Modified from Brodsky JW, Tullos HS, Gartsman GM: Simplified posterior approach to the shoulder joint: a technical note, J Bone Joint Surg 71A:407, 1989.) SEE TECHNIQUE 1.100.