Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion Research Articles

Lesion Prevalence and Patient Outcome Comparison Between Primary and Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability.

To compare lesion prevalence and treatment outcomes in patients with primary and recurrent anterior shoulder instability. Patients who were admitted to the institution with a diagnosis of anterior shoulder instability and who underwent arthroscopic surgery between July 2006 and February 2020 were retrospectively evaluated. Minimum follow-up duration of the patients was 24 months. The recorded data and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the patients were examined. Patients over 40 years of age, with a history of shoulder region fracture, inflammatory arthritis, a history of epilepsy, multi-directional instability, non-traumatic dislocation, and off-track lesions were excluded from the study. Shoulder lesions were documented and patient outcome evaluation was made with the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). A total of 340 patients were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 25.6 (±6.49). Recurrent instability group had significantly higher rate of Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (ALPSA) lesions compared to primary instability group (40.6% vs 24.6% respectively) (p=0.033). 25 patients (43.9%) had Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) lesions in primary instability group and 81 patients (28.6%) had SLAP lesions in recurrent instability group (p=0.035). OSS increased for both primary (from 35 (16-44) to 46 (36-48)) (p=0.001) and recurrent instability groups (from 33 (6-45) to 47 (19-48)) (p=0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups regarding postoperative VAS and Oxford scores (p>0.05). Successful results were obtained in patients younger than 40 years old with both primary and recurrent anterior shoulder instability after arthroscopic treatment. ALPSA lesion prevalence was higher while SLAP lesion prevalence was lower regarding the patients with recurrent instability. Postoperative OSS was comparable between the patient groups however failure rate was higher in the recurrent instability patients.

Poster 175: ALPSA Lesions Associated with High Rate of Early Repair Failure

Objectives: Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesions occur in patients with recurrent shoulder instability and are associated with higher rates of failure after capsulolabral repair surgery compared to typical Bankart lesions. Despite recognition that these lesions can portend poor outcomes, there is relatively limited data to understand the associated injuries and postoperative course in a young, active population. The purpose of this study is to evaluate ALPSA lesions for associated pathology and outcomes. Methods: Methods: We reviewed the records of 312 patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization by one of two fellowship trained sports surgeons at a single facility between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2015. Inclusion criteria were a minimum follow-up of five years after index surgical repair and presence of an ALPSA lesion as identified on arthroscopic exam, leaving 46 patients available for review. Our primary outcome measures were failure and operative revision surgery. We considered failure as any recurrent shoulder instability events including subjective subluxation and dislocation, recurrence of pain consistent with instability, or functionally limiting apprehension. We performed survival analysis and a multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with failure. Results: Results: In total, 46 patients with average age 21.2 years met inclusion and underwent surgery a median of 7.1 months after initial recalled injury event. 11/46 had concomitant posterior pathology in addition to anterior labral lesion. Six patients were found to have SLAP lesions. All patients experienced subjective instability, and 44/46 endorsed pain prior to surgery. 38/46 reported having experienced complete dislocation. The median number of dislocations before surgery was 3. Repairs were performed with average 3.7 anchors. Eight patients failed surgery at median 15.1 months post-index procedure, with 75% of failures occurring before two years with the remaining 25% occurring later in follow-up. Three of these failed revision repair. Conclusions: Conclusions: ALPSA lesions frequently occur in the presence of other intra-articular shoulder lesions and portend a high rate of recurrent shoulder instability despite repair. Notably, while failure occurs at a high rate, most repair failure for these lesions tends to occur early.

Surgical Outcomes and Associated Injuries of Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (ALPSA) Lesions: A Systematic Review.

Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (ALPSA) lesions can lead to chronic shoulder instability and repetitive dislocations in active populations. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate associated injuries and postoperative outcomes following ALPSA lesion repairs. Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched through May 2022 for studies that investigated management and surgical outcomes of ALPSA lesion repair. Data was extracted on the following topics: surgical management, surgical complications, associated injuries, follow-up duration, and outcome parameters, including recurrence rates, functional outcome scores, range-of-motion (ROM), and return to activity. A total of 6 studies covering 202 patients met the inclusion criteria. In the included studies, 79% of patient were male with a mean age of 25.1 years. A total of 192 associated injuries were reported amongst 176 patients with the most common being Hill Sachs lesions (84, 43.8%), synovitis (35, 18.2%), SLAP tears (32, 16.7%) and glenoid erosions or lesions (30, 15.6%). All 202 patients were treated arthroscopically with no reported complications. 26 patients (12.9%) experienced operative failure as evidenced by recurrence of shoulder instability over a mean follow-up of 4.3 years. Various clinical outcome scores showed postoperative functional improvement and one study reported a 100% return to activity rate in 26 patients. Our findings suggest a high 12.9 % risk of recurrence following ALPSA repair but satisfactory functional outcomes, both of which should be weighed by physicians when considering arthroscopic repair. Physicians should also be cognizant of co-pathologies when examining patients with suspected ALPSA lesions.

Poster 144: Minimum 2-year Outcomes after Knotless All-Suture Anchor Bankart Repair

Objectives:Knotless, all suture anchors have significant theoretical and technical advantages such as less bone removal, easier revision, lower profile so less risk for cartilage damage, but clinical results are lacking. The purpose of this study was to report on minimum 2-year outcomes after arthroscopic knotless all-suture Bankart repair in patients with anterior shoulder instabilityMethods:IRB approval was obtained prior to initiation of this study. Data was collected prospectively and retrospectively reviewed. Patients met inclusion criteria if they were a minimum 2 years out from a Bankart repair using all-suture, knotless anchors (FiberTak anchors) for the repairs by a single surgeon from September 2017 to June 2019. Patients were excluded if they had an anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion, humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament, glenolabral articular disruption lesion, or a rotator cuff repair. Outcome data was collected preoperatively and evaluated at a minimum follow-up of 2 years postoperatively using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation Score (SANE), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (QuickDASH), the Short Form 12 physical component summary (SF-12 PCS), and patient satisfaction to assess surgical outcomes at final follow-up. Also included are several questions regarding shoulder pain, function and sports participation. Patients with re-dislocations and revision surgery were noted along with any surgical complications. Surgical failure was defined as revision instability surgery, re-dislocation requiring reduction with an ASES score less than 70 or a satisfaction score of 6 or less.Results:A total of 32 patients, 8 females and 24 males, with an average age of 28.5 (SD10.7) years at the time of surgery were included. Postoperative shoulder re-dislocations were reported in 5 cases (15.6%) with 2 patients progressing to a Latarjet (6.0%) at 2 & 3 years post-operatively. There were no postage stamp fractures noted. Moreover, the anchors did not interfere with revision surgery in any way. At final follow-up, mean PRO’s significantly improved over preoperative levels. ASES score improved from 58 to 93 (p<0.001), SANE improved from 58-94 (p<0.001), QuickDASH improved from 32.0 to 6.0 (p<0.001) and SF-12 PCS improved from 45.6 to 55.7 (p<0.001). Median postoperative satisfaction was 10/10 (range4-10). Patients reported a significant improvement in shoulder pain during competition (p<.001), and ability to compete in sports (p< .001). There was also significant improvement in painless use of arm for overhead activities (p= .001) and ability to throw a softball 20 yards (p= .001)Conclusions:The arthroscopic treatment of Bankart lesions with knotless all-suture anchors leads to results similar to clinical outcomes to prior studies, with the advantage of ease of revision. Long-term follow-up studies with large patient cohorts will show if the other theoretical advantages of these anchors are born out.

Outcomes of Arthroscopic Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion Lesions: A Minimum 2-Year Follow-up

Background: Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesions can occur in recurrent anterior shoulder instability, which may lead to the labrum scarring medially to the glenoid. ALPSA lesions have also been associated with greater preoperative dislocations, larger Hill-Sachs lesions, and greater degrees of glenoid bone loss. Therefore, patients with these lesions have historically had a higher failure rate after repair, with nearly double the recurrent instability rate compared with those undergoing standard arthroscopic Bankart repair. Purpose: To compare minimum 2-year outcomes of arthroscopic mobilization and anatomic repair of ALPSA lesions with those after standard arthroscopic Bankart repair. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic repair of ALPSA lesions were matched in a 1-to-3 fashion to patients who underwent standard Bankart repair by age, sex, number of previous ipsilateral shoulder instability surgical procedures, and number of anchors used. Patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores were compared preoperatively and postoperatively (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES]; 12-Item Short Form Health Survey [SF-12] Physical Component Summary [PCS]; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation [SANE]; shortened version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; and satisfaction). Recurrent instability, on- versus off-track Hill-Sachs lesion, and reoperation rates were analyzed. Results: A total of 100 shoulders (25 ALPSA and 75 Bankart) with an overall mean age of 25.7 years were evaluated. Patients in the ALPSA group demonstrated significant improvements in the ASES (preoperative, 74.8; postoperative, 89.7; P = .041) and SF-12 PCS (preoperative, 46.9; postoperative, 53.4; P = .021) scores but not the SANE score (preoperative, 65.2; postoperative, 75.3; P = .311). Patients in the Bankart group had significant improvements in all outcome scores at final follow-up: ASES (preoperative, 67.1; postoperative, 90.3), SANE (preoperative, 58.0; postoperative, 85.7), and SF-12 PCS (preoperative, 45.3; postoperative, 52.9) (all P < .001). There were no significant differences in PRO scores between the groups preoperatively or postoperatively (P > .05). The median satisfaction for the ALPSA group was 10 of 10 and for the Bankart group it was 9 of 10 (P = .094). There was a significantly higher rate of recurrent dislocation in the ALPSA group (8/25 [32.0%]) compared with the Bankart group (10/75 [13.3%]) (P = .040). Additionally, 5 patients (20.0%) in the ALPSA group underwent revision surgery at a mean of 5.6 years, and 8 patients (10.7%) in the Bankart group underwent revision surgery at a mean of 4.4 years (P = .311). Conclusion: Despite improvements in the recognition of and surgical techniques for ALPSA lesions, they still lead to significantly higher postoperative dislocation rates; however, no differences in PRO scores were found. These findings highlight the importance of early surgical interventions in anterior shoulder instability with the hope of lessening recurrent instability and the risk of developing an ALPSA lesion, as well as careful assessment of the quality of soft tissues and other risk factors for recurrence when considering what type of shoulder stabilization procedure to perform.

Posterior Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament: A Rare and Nonspecific Injury

Posterior Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament: A Rare and Nonspecific Injury

Anterior Shoulder Instability Management: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

AbstractAnterior shoulder instability is common in young athletes. Male individuals younger than 20 years who are involved in contact sports are at particular risk of injury and recurrence. Essential imaging includes radiography and magnetic resonance imaging in all patients, with 3-dimensional computed tomography being helpful to evaluate glenoid bone loss and Hill-Sachs lesions. Evaluation of the glenoid track is essential to help determine appropriate treatment because off-track scenarios in which the Hill-Sachs width is greater than the glenoid width impart a risk of failure with isolated arthroscopic treatment. Associated injuries also must be evaluated, including bone loss, Hill-Sachs lesions, humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL), glenolabral articular disruption (GLAD), anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA), rotator cuff injury, other fractures, and axillary nerve injury. Optimal treatment continues to be debated. Conservative management with physical therapy for rotator cuff and periscapular strengthening can be attempted, with the addition of bracing if continued play is desired until the season’s conclusion. Surgical intervention is considered in patients with recurrent dislocations, glenoid bone loss, or large Hill-Sachs lesions or in young athletes involved in contact or high-risk sports. Treatment options include arthroscopic capsulolabral repair with at least 4 anchors if good tissue quality and no bone loss exist. Remplissage has been recommended by some surgeons if a large Hill-Sachs exists. Open repair is suggested in patients with a high number of recurrent dislocations without bone loss or in those who participate in high-risk sports. Coracoid transfer or the Latarjet procedure is suggested in patients with bone loss greater than 20%. Bone grafting for glenoid bone loss using autograft or allograft, such as distal tibial allograft, is recommended in patients with a failed Latarjet procedure or those with significant bone loss. Hill-Sachs lesion grafting may also be beneficial in those with large lesions that engage.

Arthroscopic Fixation of an Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion (ALPSA) of the Shoulder

Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsions represent a diagnostic and treatment challenge. They are associated with a higher number of preoperative dislocations, as well as longer chronicity, and commonly result in a scarred and medialized labrum and periosteal sleeve complex. Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesions therefore may be commonly overlooked. The complexity of the injury pattern has been associated with double the failure rate of standard Bankart lesions after arthroscopic repair. The purpose of this article is to describe our preferred arthroscopic technique for achieving full mobilization of the labral-periosteal complex and restore it to its anatomic location using a knotless, all-suture anchor construct.

Risk Factors for Postoperative Opioid Use in Arthroscopic Shoulder Labral Surgery

To determine the correlation between preoperative and postoperative opioid use in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder labral repair, as well as patient risk factors associated with increased postoperative opioid use after the procedure. A retrospective review of all patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder labral surgery at a single institution between August 2013 and November 2017 was performed. Patients were stratified as opioid nonusers, acute users, or chronic users based on preoperative consumption. Patient demographic characteristics, injury characteristics, surgical interventions, and postoperative opioid use for the first 12 months after surgery were then analyzed. A total of 340 patients were included in this study. The average age was 26.3 years (range, 13-68 years), and the average body mass index was 27.5 (range, 18.4-45.0). Preoperative opioid users (acute and chronic) were found to continue to receive opioid medications at extended time points beyond 2 months postoperatively compared with nonusers (P < .001). Patients with intraoperatively identified SLAP tears experienced more preoperative pain and required more postoperative opioid prescriptions (P = .018). On stratification for other common shoulder instability injury patterns, no differences were found between the number of postoperative opioid prescriptions filled and the presence of Bankart lesion, Hill-Sachs lesion, reverse Hill-Sachs lesion, anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion, glenolabral articular disruption, or humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (P > .05). In patients undergoing arthroscopic labral surgery, the chronicity of preoperative opioid use, number of concomitant procedures at the time of initial surgery, and presence of biceps tenodesis were found to significantly increase postoperative opioid demand. Orthopaedic surgeons should recognize risk factors for increased opioid use postoperatively and adapt treatment strategies and patient counseling accordingly. Level III, retrospective cohort study.

Imaging of the Shoulder Bankart Lesion and its Variants

The glenoid labrum is an important soft tissue structure that provides stability to the shoulder joint. When the labrum is injured, affected patients may present with chronic shoulder instability and future recurrent dislocation. The Bankart lesion is the most common labral injury, and is often accompanied by a Hill-Sachs lesion of the humerus. Various imaging techniques are available for detection of the Bankart lesion and its variants, such as anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion and Perthes lesion. Direct magnetic resonance (MR) arthrography is currently the imaging modality of choice for evaluation of the various types of labral tears. As normal anatomical variants of glenoid labrum are not uncommonly encountered, familiarity with appearances of this potential pitfall helps avoid misdiagnosis.

Multiple Subscapularis Tendon Sign: A New Risk Factor for Recurrence After Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Instability Surgery.

Background:Being able to predict recurrence after the treatment of shoulder instability would be helpful in planning the appropriate treatment.Purpose:To define the multiple subscapularis tendon sign (MSTS) as a novel anatomic variant and a possible risk factor for the recurrence of shoulder instability after anterior stabilization and to evaluate it, together with the other risk factors as described in the literature.Study Design:Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.Methods:A total of 87 patients met the study criteria and underwent arthroscopic stabilization for anterior shoulder instability. The MSTS was evaluated in this study group. Age, sex, hand dominance, number of preoperative shoulder dislocations, history of overhead or contact sports participation, type of labral lesion, number of anchors used in surgery, presence of the drive-through sign, presence of the MSTS, Oxford Shoulder Score results, and the association of these parameters with recurrence were assessed. The mean follow-up time was 81.0 ± 27.9 months (range, 48-139 months).Results:Nine (10.3%) patients experienced recurrent instability. The presence of the MSTS (P = .009), existence of an anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesion (P = .04), and history of overhead or contact sports participation (P = .04) were significant risk factors for recurrence. The recurrence rates were as follows: 30.7% with the MSTS; 40% with the MSTS and an ALPSA lesion; and 75% with the MSTS, an ALPSA lesion, and a history of overhead or contact sports participation.Conclusion:The MSTS is a variation of the anterior shoulder joint capsule. It is a sign of capsular insufficiency or thinning, which may be a risk factor for recurrence after anterior stabilization. Considering the low success rates of anterior capsulolabral repair in patients participating in overhead or contact sports, especially when an ALPSA lesion is present, encountering the MSTS during surgery in this at-risk group may be an indicator for the surgeon to choose the surgical procedure more carefully.

An Ancillary Sign in the Diagnosis of Bankart and Bankart Variants in Patients With Glenohumeral Instability on Nonarthrographic Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Preglenoid Fat Thickness.

We investigated whether preglenoid fat thickness can be used as an ancillary sign for preliminary diagnosis of Bankart and its variants on nonarthrographic magnetic resonance imaging. Sixty-eight anterior dislocation patients were included in this retrospective study. Forty-eight patients with Bankart and its variants, as detected by arthroscopy and magnetic resonance arthrography, were included in the study group. The study group was divided into osseous Bankart, labral Bankart, Perthes, and anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion subgroups. Twenty patients with no detected labral pathologies by arthroscopy and magnetic resonance arthrography were included in the control group. In these patients, preglenoid fat tissue thickness at the anteroinferior portion was measured at the level of the glenoid tubercle. Thickness of preglenoid fat tissue was compared between groups with different labral pathologies and those with normal labrum. The preglenoid fat tissue thickness was 2.65 ± 1.05 mm in the control group and 0.90 ± 0.59 mm in the study group (P < 0.0001). Patients with preglenoid fat tissue thinner than 1.6 mm showed a significantly increased likelihood of having Bankart and its variants in receiver operating characteristic analysis (sensitivity of 95.8% and specificity of 85%). There was no significant difference in preglenoid fat tissue thickness between the subgroups of the study group (osseous Bankart, labral Bankart, Perthes, and anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion). Preglenoid fat tissue measurement can be used as an ancillary sign in the diagnosis of Bankart and Bankart variants in glenohumeral instability patients.

Arthroscopic Findings in Anterior Shoulder Instability.

Background: In the last years, basic research and arthroscopic surgery, have improved our understanding of shoulder anatomy and pathology. It is a fact that arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability has evolved considerably over the past decades. The aim of this paper is to present the variety of pathologies that should be identified and treated during shoulder arthroscopy when dealing with anterior shoulder instability cases.Methods: A review of the current literature regarding arthroscopic shoulder anatomy, anatomic variants, and arthroscopic findings in anterior shoulder instability, is presented. In addition, correlation of arthroscopic findings with physical examination and advanced imaging (CT and MRI) in order to improve our understanding in anterior shoulder instability pathology is discussed.Results: Shoulder instability represents a broad spectrum of disease and a thorough understanding of the pathoanatomy is the key for a successful treatment of the unstable shoulder. Patients can have a variety of pathologies concomitant with a traditional Bankart lesion, such as injuries of the glenoid (bony Bankart), injuries of the glenoid labrum, superiorly (SLAP) or anteroinferiorly (e.g. anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion, and Perthes), capsular lesions (humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament), and accompanying osseous-cartilage lesions (Hill-Sachs, glenolabral articular disruption). Shoulder arthroscopy allows for a detailed visualization and a dynamic examination of all anatomic structures, identification of pathologic findings, and treatment of all concomitant lesions.Conclusion: Surgeons must be well prepared and understanding the normal anatomy of the glenohumeral joint, including its anatomic variants to seek for the possible pathologic lesions in anterior shoulder instability during shoulder arthroscopy. Patient selection criteria, improved surgical techniques, and implants available have contributed to the enhancement of clinical and functional outcomes to the point that arthroscopic treatment is considered nowadays the standard of care.

Arthroscopic Repair of Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion Lesions Does Not Have an Increased Failure Rate Compared to Arthroscopic Bankart Repair

Objectives:Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesions (ALPSA) have been identified as a potential risk factor for failure of an arthroscopic labral repair. The objective of this study was to compare the failure rates and clinical outcomes of arthroscopic ALPSA repair to arthroscopic Bankart repair. Additionally, the role of glenoid bone loss on failure rates was analyzed within each group.Methods:This was a retrospective review of 72 consecutive patients with anterior shoulder instability (73 shoulders) who underwent an anterior arthroscopic labral repair at a single military institution by one of three Sports medicine fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons. At the time of surgery, a diagnostic arthroscopy identified 13 (17.8%) ALPSA lesions and 60 (82.2%) isolated Bankart lesions. All lesions were repaired and placed on standard post-operative protocol. Data was collected on demographics, the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability (WOSI) score, SANE score, and recurrence rates. Failure was defined as recurrent dislocation. Additionally, glenoid bone loss in all patients was calculated using a standardized technique on preoperative images. Outcomes were analyzed by type of initial lesion. The effect of bone loss on failure rate was analyzed between and within groups.Results:The average age at surgery was 26.3 years (range, 20-42) with an average follow-up of 53.3 months (range, 28-63). There were 13 distinct ALPSA lesions and 60 Bankart lesions identified on diagnostic arthroscopy. There were no significant differences between groups with respect to any demographic data. There was 1 failure (7.7%) in the ALSPA group and 8 failures (13.3%) in the Bankart group (p=0.10). There was no significant difference between groups for WOSI or SANE scores. There was no significant difference in glenoid bone loss between groups. The ALPSA group had 13.1% glenoid bone loss compared to 13.5% in the Bankart group (p=0.88).Conclusion:Contrary to previously published data, we did not find patients with ALPSA lesions to be at an increased risk for failure of an arthroscopic repair compared to an isolated Bankart repair, nor was there a difference in functional outcomes between groups. Finally, the presence of an ALPSA lesion was not predictive on increased glenoid bone loss in this population.

Glenohumeral instability

• Normal anatomical variants: ○ Sublabral foramen ○ Sublabral recess ○ Buford complex ○ Capsular insertions • Shoulder instability: ○ Anterior glenohumeral instability • Anteroinferior labral tear ○ Bankart lesion ○ Anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesion ○ Perthes lesion ○ Glenolabral articular disruption lesion • Extensive anterior labral tear • Anterosuperior labral tear • Glenohumeral ligament injury ○ SLAP lesion ○ Posterior glenohumeral instability ○ Posterior superior glenoid impingement MR arthrography is useful in diagnosing and characterizing the labral–ligamentous lesions resulting in glenohumeral instability. The sublabral foramen, sublabral recess and Buford complex are normal variants of the glenoid labrum, which must not be confused with true labral abnormalities. The most common type of glenohumeral instability is anteroinferior instability, characterized by avulsion of the anteroinferior labral–ligamentous complex, which is termed a Bankart lesion. Variants of the Bankart lesion, where the scapular periosteum remains intact, are the anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesion, the Perthes lesion and the glenolabral articular disruption lesion. Anterosuperior labral tears are uncommon and must be differentiated from a normal sublabral foramen. Anterior glenohumeral instability also occurs following injury to the glenohumeral ligaments, most commonly described as humeral avulsion of the inferior glenohumeral ligament lesion. The superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) lesion is a superior labral tear that extends both anterior and posterior to the biceps tendon attachment. SLAP lesions have a complex classification but the presence and the extent of biceps tendon involvement is the most important feature. A SLAP II lesion must be distinguished from a normal sublabral recess. Patterns of injury seen in posterior instability are the reverse of those found following anterior dislocation with posterior labral tears referred to as a reverse Bankart lesion. Posterior superior glenoid impingement or internal impingement is when the posterosuperior aspect of the glenoid and the humeral head come into contact, causing injury to the interposed rotator cuff and posterosuperior labrum.

Glenoid Bone Loss in the Setting of an Anterior Labroligamentous Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion Tear

Background: Glenoid bone loss is a factor that has been inversely associated with the success of shoulder instability repair. Recently, patients with an anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesion have also been identified as having a higher failure rate after surgical repair. Purpose: To determine differences in the amount of glenoid bone loss and to compare demographic factors of instability in patients with and without ALPSA tears. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Over a 3-year period, all patients (N = 83) who were treated for anterior shoulder instability at a single institution were reviewed retrospectively. A total of 39 (47%) were identified as having an ALPSA lesion and 44 (53%) as having no ALPSA tear. Glenoid bone loss was determined in 2 ways: (1) radiographically by 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) (humeral head digitally subtracted by 3 blinded observers) and (2) with arthroscopic techniques at the time of surgery. Demographic data such as the time from the initial instability event to advanced imaging and surgery were noted. These data were then analyzed with the Student t test to determine any significant differences between the 2 groups. Results: The patients with an ALPSA lesion had more preoperative instability events than those without (8.2 vs 3.6, respectively; P = .04). The mean glenoid bone loss measured by 3D CT was 12.7% (range, 0%-22.3%) for those with ALPSA tears versus 6.25% (range, 0%-23.1%) for those without (P = .002). The mean duration of total instability for those with ALPSA tears was 42.9 months versus 46.3 months for those without (P = .95). Lastly, the mean bone loss based on arthroscopic measures was 11.4% for patients with ALPSA tears and 4.3% for those without ALPSA tears (P = .017). From the existing magnetic resonance imaging/arthrography scans reviewed, 82% of patients could be correctly identified as having an ALPSA lesion. Conclusion: Patients with anterior shoulder instability who have an ALPSA lesion have nearly twice the amount of glenoid bone loss as those with a standard Bankart tear (no ALPSA lesion). Patients with ALPSA lesions had statistically more instability events, and this may be an additional factor in either developing an ALPSA lesion or glenoid bone loss or both.

The “Flying Swan” Technique: A Novel Method for Anterior Labral Repair Using a Tensioned Suture Bridge

Arthroscopic labral repair is an effective technique for most cases of traumatic shoulder instability. However, patients with anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesions frequently have multiple episodes of subluxation or dislocation and a high recurrence rate after surgery, even with modern methods of labral repair. One reason may be failure of biological healing of the labrum due to an inadequate “footprint” of contact between the capsulolabral tissue and the glenoid bone. We have developed a technique that facilitates a tensioned suture bridge between suture anchors that may improve the results of labral repair in patients with anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion lesions.

Accuracy of internet images of glenoid labral injuries

The internet is a convenient source of health information used widely by patients and doctors. Previous studies have found that the written information provided was often inaccurate. There is no literature regarding the accuracy of medical images on the internet. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of internet images of injuries to the glenoid labrum following shoulder dislocation. The Google and Bing search engines were used to find images of Bankart, Perthes and anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion (ALPSA) lesions. Three independent reviewers assessed the accuracy of image labelling. Of images labelled 'Bankart lesion', 30% (9/30) were incorrect while 'Perthes lesion' images were incorrect in 15% of cases (9/60) and 4% of 'ALPSA lesion' images were incorrect (2/46). There was good interobserver reliability (kappa = 0.81). Labelling accuracy was better on educational sites than on commercial sites (6% vs 25% inaccurate, p=0.0013). Caution is recommended when interpreting non-peer reviewed images on the internet.

Arthroscopic findings in the recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder

A recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation consists of a variety of lesion types. To evaluate the pathological classification of recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint under arthroscopy. Thirty-one patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation were inspected by arthroscopy, including 23 males and 8 females, with a mean age of 35.1 (18-46) years. The patients were divided into two groups: 17 with shoulder dislocation and hyper-laxity (the hyper-laxity group) and 14 with only traumatic shoulder dislocation (the trauma group). All the patients were assessed by arthroscopy for pathological changes, and the differences in the pathological changes were compared between the two groups. All these 31 patients suffered from anteroinferior labrum injury. Twenty-five had Hill-Sachs injury; 27, bone or cartilage injury of anteroinferior glenoid; 16, SLAP injury; and 5, rotator cuff injury. Bankart injury occurred more in the trauma group, and anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion injury and glenolabral articular disruption injury were more in the hyper-laxity group. Bone or cartilage injury of anteroinferior glenoid was more noticed in the trauma group. Significant differences are found under arthroscopy in the pathological changes of recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation between the purely traumatic group and the hyper-laxity group. The pathological changes in the trauma group were more severe than in the hyper-laxity group.

Risk factors for recurrence after Bankart repair a systematic review

Arthroscopic Bankart repair of anterior shoulder instability is a common practice in orthopedics. The aim of this study was to evaluate pre-operative risks factors associated with recurrent instability and to delineate possible indications for revision surgery. A systematic review was performed including the following keywords: arthroscopy, Bankart repair, anterior shoulder instability, recurrence of instability, suture anchors and treatment outcome. Studies eligible for inclusion in the review were clinical trials published in the last 10years investigating patients with anterior shoulder instability managed by an arthroscopic repair technique with suture anchors. The studies had to report data about recurrence of instability and investigational parameters (risk factors) that influenced the results referred to the rate of recurrence. Twenty-four articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria and underwent further review. Data from these studies were collected, and the risk of treatment failure was statistically recalculated. An estimate of the overall recurrence rate was obtained by pooling data about failure from the trials. The rate of recurrent instability at 10years of follow-up ranged from 3.4 to 35%. Epidemiological parameters significantly associated with the recurrence of instability were age below 22years old, male gender, the number of preoperative dislocations and participation in competitive sports. Surgical parameters significantly associated with recurrence of instability were repair with fewer than three anchors and the use of knotless anchors. The patho-anatomical factors significantly associated with recurrences were substantial associated glenoid or humeral head bone loss and the presence of anterior labroligamentous periosteal sleeve avulsion. Knowledge of risk factors for post-operative outcomes allows surgeons to provide appropriate preoperative counselling to patients and support more realistic expectations. An accurate analysis of causes of failure should enable the correct revision strategy to be adopted. II.