An Approach to an Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Using an Open Glenoid Stabilization With a Clavicle Autograft...

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Anterior shoulder dislocation is the most common joint dislocation.
• Recurrent dislocations prompt ongoing debate on optimal surgical treatments.
• Common procedures include Bankart repair, remplissage, and Latarjet procedures.

Observation:

• A patient with a failed prior Bankart repair and remplissage for anterior shoulder dislocation was treated.
• The patient underwent an open glenoid augmentation using a distal clavicle autograft.
• This approach was chosen as an alternative to the traditional Latarjet procedure.

Findings:

• The open glenoid augmentation with distal clavicle autograft resulted in a successful outcome.
• This procedure effectively addressed the recurrent anterior shoulder instability.
• The patient experienced no further dislocations post-surgery.

Implications:

• Distal clavicle autograft glenoid augmentation presents a promising alternative for managing recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations.
• This technique may offer a successful solution when other procedures like Bankart repair and Latarjet have failed.
• Further comparative studies are warranted to establish the long-term efficacy and indications for this approach.