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Glenohumeral instability associated with Buford complex.

Fernando Canillas del Rey¹, Diego García-Germán Vázquez, Daniel Nieto López

¹Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Avda. Reina Victoria 22-26, 28003 Madrid, Spain.

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Summary

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The Buford complex, an anatomical variant, can cause shoulder instability. Surgical reattachment of this variant to the glenoid resulted in a satisfactory outcome for a patient with recurrent instability.

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Published on: March 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Anatomy

Background:

The Buford complex is an anatomical variant characterized by the absence of the anterosuperior labrum and the presence of a cord-like middle glenohumeral ligament.
Traditionally, surgical reattachment of the Buford complex to the glenoid has been avoided.
Its association with glenohumeral instability is increasingly recognized.

Observation:

A case of a patient with recurrent glenohumeral instability was treated surgically.
The Buford complex was diagnosed intraoperatively during shoulder arthroscopy.
The Buford complex was reattached to the glenoid.

Findings:

The Buford complex, previously not diagnosed preoperatively, was identified during arthroscopy.
Surgical reattachment of the Buford complex to the glenoid was performed.
The patient achieved a satisfactory outcome following the procedure.

Implications:

This case highlights that the Buford complex can be a source of shoulder instability.
Surgical reattachment of the Buford complex may be a viable treatment option for instability.
Further discussion on the Buford complex's relationship with intra-articular pathology and surgical management is warranted.