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Mini-open latarjet procedure for recurrent anterior shoulder instability
Numa Mercier1, Dominique Saragaglia
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sport Traumatology, Grenoble South Teaching Hospital, 38130 Échirolles, France.
Advances in Orthopedics
|December 23, 2011
Summary
The Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure offers a solution for anterior shoulder instability. This surgical technique details specific steps for coracoid fixation and reviews outcomes for treating anteroinferior shoulder instability.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Anterior shoulder instability is a prevalent condition requiring effective treatment.
- The Latarjet procedure is a recognized surgical option for anteroinferior instability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the "Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure."
- To detail the surgical technique, including patient positioning, incision, subscapularis approach, and coracoid fixation.
- To review existing literature on the clinical outcomes of this specific procedure.
Main Methods:
- Description of the "Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure."
- Detailed explanation of surgical steps: patient positioning, skin incision, subscapularis approach, coracoid fixation.
- Literature review to assess clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- The paper details the steps of the Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure.
- A literature review was conducted to evaluate clinical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure is presented as a viable surgical technique.
- Further review of literature is necessary to fully evaluate the clinical outcomes.
