[Arthroscopic coracoid transfer : Indications, technique and initial results]

Recurrent anterior shoulder instability is a frequent and severe problem for patients. The Bankart operation with reconstruction of the labrum, capsule and ligament is the established treatment method, which is usually performed arthroscopically. However, the results of the Bankart operation deteriorate if there is significant bone loss at the glenoid or humerus and also when there is structural damage to the anteroinferior glenohumeral ligament and labrum. In 1954 Latarjet described the technique of coracoid transfer to the anterior glenoid. This procedure has become popular for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability especially in France and is performed in an open technique.In this paper we describe the indications, operative technique and early results of coracoid transfer in a completely arthroscopic technique.