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Metal-Free Arthroscopic Latarjet Surgical Technique
Emilio Calvo1, Cristina Delgado1
1Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|October 24, 2025
Summary
The Latarjet procedure effectively treats shoulder instability but has fixation device risks. This metal-free arthroscopic technique uses tape for a potentially safer alternative.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Anterior glenohumeral instability is a common orthopedic issue.
- The Latarjet procedure is a standard surgical treatment.
- Fixation device complications, though infrequent, remain a concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel metal-free arthroscopic Latarjet technique.
- To present an alternative fixation method using tape cerclage.
- To address concerns regarding metallic hardware in Latarjet procedures.
Main Methods:
- Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure.
- Utilization of a tape cerclage construct for fixation.
- Metal-free surgical approach.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the metal-free arthroscopic Latarjet technique.
- Demonstration of tape cerclage as a viable fixation method.
- Avoidance of metallic hardware and associated complications.
Conclusions:
- The metal-free arthroscopic Latarjet procedure with tape cerclage is a feasible alternative.
- This technique may reduce complications associated with traditional fixation devices.
- Further studies are warranted to evaluate long-term outcomes.
