Experience in Use of Modified McLaughlin Procedure for Neglected Locked Posterior Subluxation of the Humeral Head

Abstract

Treatment results for 7 patients who were operated on for neglected locked posterior subluxation of the humeral head with reverse Hill-Sachs lesion during 2013-2016 are presented. Surgical intervention included the open reduction of subluxation and transposition of thelesser tubercle of the humerusto a defect zone. Mean followup period was 14±3 months. Range of motion in shoulder joint and its function were restored almost completely with only small restriction in external rotation. No recurrence of subluxation was observed. All patients returned to professional and day-to-day activity.