Glenoid Bone Defects Research Articles

Latarjet Cerclage: The Metal-Free Fixation

The Latarjet technique is a widely used technique for anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone defects, irreparable capsuloligamentous lesion, or in patients at greater risk of recurrence. The use of this technique has been reported to obtain satisfactory clinical and biomechanical results. Although other methods exist, the coracoid process is typically fixed with 2 metal screws. Complications related to metal fixation are very frequently reported. In an attempt to avoid these complications, we developed this arthroscopically assisted metal-free Latarjet technique in which we fix a coracoid graft using four cerclage tapes to achieve a strong, stable fixation, thus mimicking a plate.

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Outcomes, Pitfalls, and Challenges.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the early outcomes and risk factors of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).MethodsA retrospective study was performed on RA patients who had undergone RSA between January 2016 and January 2018. Preoperative glenohumeral joint damage was evaluated according to two radiographic classification systems. The severity of joint damage was estimated using Larsen's method, while the Levigne‐Franceschi method was used to assess the type of destruction. Further, we recorded intra‐ and postoperative complications. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess the degree of shoulder pain while shoulder function was evaluated with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score. In addition, patients' subjective outcome and range of shoulder motion were recorded. Radiographs were taken and examined during the follow‐up period. Paired t‐test was used to determine the difference in measurement data between preoperative and the last follow‐up. VAS was analyzed using the Wilcoxon matched‐pairs signed‐rank test.ResultsA total of 14 patients with 14 shoulders were included. All the patients were female with an average age of 60.29 years (range, 49–71 years) at the time of surgery and an average RA disease duration of 24.57 years (range, 5–40 years). Seven of the 14 patients had a history of joint surgery related to RA. Meanwhile, 11 of the 14 shoulders showed glenoid bone defect, and eccentric reaming was performed intraoperatively to avoid base plate malposition. The mean follow‐up period for the 14 patients was 2.76 years (range, 2–4 years). The mean VAS decreased from a value of 5.71 ± 1.10 preoperatively to 1.36 ± 0.61 postoperatively (P < 0.001). On the contrary, the ASES score showed an increase from 33.93 ± 6.89 to 76.67 ± 5.23 (P < 0.001). An increase in active forward elevation, abduction, and external rotation with the arm in 90° of abduction from 85.71° ± 17.61°, 77.14° ± 19.43°, and 17.14° ± 10.97° to 126.43° ± 5.23°, 106.42° ± 11.72°, and 38.57° ± 14.57°, respectively, was observed (P < 0.001). Subjective outcome assessment showed that 13 of the 14 patients were very satisfied or satisfied with the operation, while one patient was uncertain due to co‐existing ipsilateral elbow lesion. Notably, one patient acquired a humeral periprosthetic fracture during the operation. In this study, no major complications such as periprosthetic joint infection and dislocation or implant loosening were observed. Further, no patients underwent revision for any reason at the end of the follow‐up.ConclusionsRSA could achieve good early outcomes without high complication rates in patients with RA. Glenoid bone defects and adjacent joints involvement were common in this patient group, which might increase the risk of surgery and affect postoperative satisfaction.

Early functional recovery after two-stage surgery with an allogenic bone graft for baseplate loosening in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a case report.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for cuff tear arthropathy results in good shoulder function. However, RSA is associated with several complications, including infection, dislocation of the shoulder joint, implant loosening, and axillary nerve palsy. Several problems may also occur on the glenoid side, including bone defects of the glenoid, baseplate loosening, and displacement of the sphere. Herein, we report a 79-year-old man who obtained early functional recovery following a two-stage operation with an allogenic bone graft to treat baseplate loosening and a glenoid bone defect after RSA. The patient presented with pain during motion and limited active shoulder joint movement 5 weeks after undergoing RSA for cuff tear arthropathy. CT revealed baseplate loosening and a glenoid bone defect; these complications were treated via a two-stage operation. The first stage comprised the removal of all implants and the grafting of allogenic bone from the femoral head into the glenoid defect. Six months later, CT confirmed complete union of the grafted bone and glenoid. The second stage comprised the re-insertion of all implants. Two months after the last operation, the active shoulder range of motion of the affected side was almost identical to that of the contralateral side. Good early functional recovery was obtained using a two-stage operation for baseplate loosening after RSA. Allogenic bone grafting was effective in the reconstruction of the glenoid defect.

Survivorship of autologous structural bone graft at a minimum of 2 years when used to address significant glenoid bone loss in primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty: a computed tomographic and clinical review

Severe glenoid bone loss remains a challenge in patients requiring shoulder arthroplasty and often requires autogenous bone grafting. The purpose of this study was to assess the integrity of the bone graft at 2 years in a series of primary and revision shoulder replacements where glenoid bone loss was managed using a structural autograft (humeral head or iliac crest bone graft) in combination with a trabecular titanium (TT) implant. Ethical approval was sought, and the study has a portfolio study status by the NIHR (17/YH/0318). We contacted patients who had primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty with Lima Axioma TT metal-back glenoid with autologous bone graft and were more than 2 years since their operation. All eligible patients underwent computed tomographic evaluation, clinical review, and scoring. Early failures of composite fixation and patients who had revision procedures were excluded (2 patients). Forty-one patients (43 shoulders) with a mean age of 65 years (range 33-85 years) were reviewed. There were 24 women and 17 men. The average follow-up period was 40 months (range 24-59 months). Primary arthroplasty was performed in 24 shoulders, whereas 19 shoulders had revision arthroplasty. Twenty-five shoulders had reverse shoulder replacement and 18 had anatomicshoulder replacement. Twenty-four shoulders had graft taken from the humeral head, and 19 had iliac crest bone graft, reflecting the numberof revisions. We used Wrightington classification for porous metal implant and bone graft incorporation. Satisfactory bone graft incorporation (>50%) was seen in 40 shoulders, and only 3 patients had <50% graft incorporation. The scans at 2 years or later showed no significant deterioration in the bone graft from the early postoperative scans. Average forward elevation improved from 50° (preoperative) to 98° (range 35°-150°). The mean improvement in mean Oxford Shoulder Score was 16 (preoperative, 15; postoperative, 31) and the mean improvement in Constant score improvement was 36 (preoperative, 12; postoperative, 48). The mean postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES) score was 64 (range 30-85). The use of TT in conjunction with autologous bone graft provides a reliable method of addressing glenoid bone defects in primary and revision shoulder arthroplasty. This graft-trabecular metal composite has been shown to integrate well and remain largely unchanged over a 2-year period. A stable baseplate is essential in difficult primary and revision arthroplasty situations. The stability of this construct in our series is reflected in the satisfactory outcomes.

Location of the Glenoid Defect in Shoulders with Recurrent Posterior Glenohumeral Instability

Objectives:Posterior glenoid bone deficiency is an increasingly recognized entity in the setting of recurrent posterior shoulder instability; however, little is known about the subject. Due to the paucity of literature on posterior bone loss, historical comparisons to anterior bone loss may not be fully accurate. The purpose of this study was to systematically describe the morphology of posterior bone defects in the setting of recurrent posterior shoulder instability based on several quantitative parameters, including the mean location, orientation, and extent of bone loss on a clock face model, as well as the angle of the defect relative to the long axis of the glenoid.Methods:3-dimensional (3D) reconstructed computed tomography (CT) scans of serially collected patients with a history of recurrent posterior shoulder instability were evaluated by three separate reviewers. The posterior glenoid bone defect was characterized using the following measures: (a) the mean lesion location and orientation based on a clock face model with 6:00 o’clock denoted as inferior and 9:00 o’clock as directly posterior for all patients; (b) the total extent of the posterior bone defect based on the clock face; and (c) the average angle of the bone loss relative to the long axis of the glenoid.Results:A total of 70 male patients and 1 female patient with mean age of 29.3 years (range = 24.4 to 35.1 years) were included in the analysis. The mean clock face location of the posterior glenoid defect originated at 6:44 (range = 4:16 to 8:12) and extended to a mean of 9:28 (range = 7:02 to 10:38). The mean extent of the posterior glenoid defect was 2:43 (range = 1:08 to 4:50), which corresponds to a mean total bone loss arc of 81.5° (range = 34.2° to 144.9°), nearly one quadrant of the glenoid. Posterior bone loss occurred in a posteroinferior direction at a mean angle of 30.7° (range = 8.0° to 80.0°) relative to the long axis of the glenoid.Conclusion:This study describes the location and orientation of posterior glenoid bone loss one can expect when treating this challenging patient population. Posterior bone defects in the setting of posterior shoulder instability most commonly occur in the posterior-inferior quadrant of the glenoid and extend on average from 6:44 to 9:28 (81.5° total degrees of arc) on a clock face model. Posterior bone loss occurs at a mean of 30° off the long axis of the glenoid in a posteroinferior direction, which is historically different from anterior bone loss, which occurs parallel to the long axis of the glenoid. This study serves to highlight the location and orientation of bone loss that one can expect in a patient with recurrent posterior shoulder instability, although additional work is needed to assess why this develops.Figure 1.Figure 2.Figure 3.Figure 4.

Outcomes of arthroscopic capsulolabral reconstruction for anterior instability with greater than 20% glenoid bone defects: are Latarjet procedures absolutely indicated for these patients?

BackgroundRecent studies have reported high rates of recurrence of shoulder instability in patients with glenoid bone defects greater than 20% after capsulolabral reconstruction. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the failure rate of arthroscopic capsulolabral reconstruction for the treatment of anterior instability in the presence of glenoid bone deficits >20%.MethodsRetrospective analyses were conducted among cases with anterior shoulder instability and glenoid bone defects of >20% that were treated by arthroscopic capsulolabral reconstruction with a minimum 2-year follow-up (30 cases). We included the following variables: age, bone defect size, instability severity index score (ISIS), on-/off-track assessment, incidence recurrent instability, and return to sports.ResultsThe mean glenoid bone defect size was 25.8%±4.2% (range, 20.4%–37.2%), and 18 cases (60%) had defects of >25%. Bony Bankart lesions were identified in 11 cases (36.7%). Eleven cases (36.7%) had ISIS scores >6 points and 21 cases (70%) had off-track lesions. No cases of recurrent instability were identified over a mean follow-up of 39.9 months (range, 24–86 months), but a sense of subluxation was reported by three patients. Return to sports at the preinjury level was possible in 24 cases (80%), and the average satisfaction rating was 92%.ConclusionsArthroscopic soft tissue reconstruction was successful for treating anterior shoulder instability among patients with glenoid bone defects >20%, even enabling return to sports. Future studies should focus on determining the range of bone defect sizes that can be successfully managed by soft tissue repair.

Similar Results in Return to Sports, Recurrences, and Healing Rates Between the Classic and Congruent-Arc Latarjet for Athletes With Recurrent Glenohumeral Instability and a Failed Stabilization

To compare the return-to-sport rate, functional outcomes, and complications of the "classic Latarjet" surgery with those of the "congruent arc Latarjet" surgery in athletes with recurrent glenohumeral instability and failed previous stabilization procedures. All the included patients were operated between May 2009 and April 2017. The inclusion criteria were athletes with recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability, a glenoid bone defect greater than 20%, at least 1 previous failed stabilization surgery operated with the classic or the congruent-arc Latarjet procedures, and a minimum 2 years of follow-up. Return to sports, range of motion (ROM), the Rowe score, a visual analog scale for pain, and the Athletic Shoulder Outcome Scoring System score were used to assess functional outcomes. Complications were also evaluated. A total of 135 athletes were included in the study (55 patients were operated with the classic technique and 80 with the congruent arc technique). The mean follow-up was 40.3 months (range, 24-88 months) and the mean age was 26.5 years (range, 18-45 years). Overall, 87% were able to return to sports and 92% returned at the same level. No significant difference regarding return to sports was found between the groups. No significant difference in shoulder ROM was found between preoperative and postoperative results. The Rowe, visual analog scale, and Athletic Shoulder Outcome Scoring System scores showed statistical improvement after operation (P < .001). No significant difference in shoulder ROM and functional scores was found between patients operated with the classic and congruent arc procedures. There were 6 recurrences (4%). There was no significant difference in the recurrence rate between groups. The bone block healed in 92% of the cases. In athletes with recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability and a failed previous operative repair, the Latarjet procedure produced excellent functional outcomes and most athletes returned to sport at their preinjury level with a very low rate of recurrences, regardless of whether the Latarjet was performed with the classic or with the congruent arc technique. Retrospective comparative study; Level of evidence,3.

A new mini-open technique of arthroscopically assisted Latarjet

BackgroundThe aim is to describe a new arthroscopically assisted Latarjet technique.MethodsWe evaluated the clinical and radiological findings of 60 patients with chronic recurrent anterior gleno-humeral instability who underwent, between September 2013 and November 2014, an arthroscopically-assisted Latarjet procedure with double round endobutton fixation. Inclusion criteria were: chronic anterior recurrent instability, Instability Severity Index Score (ISIS) greater than three points, a glenoid bone defect > 15% or a Hill Sachs lesion with concomitant glenoid bone defect > 10%. During surgery the joint capsule and the anterior glenoid labrum were detached. Two drill tunnels perpendicular to the neck of the glenoid were made through a guide. An accessible pilot hole through the glenoid was created to allows the passage of guidewires for coracoid guidance and final fixation onto the anterior glenoid. Through a restricted deltopectoral access a coracoid osteotomy was made. Finally, the graft was prepared, inserted and secured using half-stitches.ResultsThe mean follow-up was 32.5 months (range 24–32 months). At a mean follow-up, 56 of the 60 subjects claimed a stable shoulder without postoperative complaints, two (3.3%) had an anterior dislocation after new traumatic injury, and two (3.3%) complained of subjective instability. At the latest follow-up, four subjects complained of painful recurrent anterior instability during abduction-external rotation with apprehension. At 1 year, the graft had migrated in one patient (1.7%) and judged not healed and high positioned in another patient (1.7%). Moreover, a glenoid bony gain of 26.3% was recorded. At the latest follow-up, three patients had grade 1 according to Samilson and Prieto classification asymptomatic degenerative changes. Nerve injuries and infections were not detected. None of the 60 patients underwent revision surgery. Healing rate of the graft was 96.7%.ConclusionsThis technique of arthroscopically assisted Latarjet combines mini-open and arthroscopic approach for improving the precision of the bony tunnels in the glenoid and coracoid placement, minimizing any potential risk of neurologic complications. It can be an option in subjects with anterior gleno-humeral instability and glenoid bone defect. Further studies should be performed to confirm our preliminary results.Trial registrationTrial registration number 61/int/2017Name of registry: ORSDate of registration 11.5.2017Date of enrolment of the first participant to the trial: September 2013 ‘retrospectively registered’Level of evidenceIV

Simple Linear Calculating Method of Glenoid Bone Defects Using 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography Based on an East Asian Population in China.

Background:The evaluation of glenoid bone defects in the preoperative stage for patients with anterior shoulder instability is critical for surgical decision making. A novel method that predicts the intact glenoid width based purely on the measurement of the glenoid height has been advocated. Despite the convenience, all studies to date have focused on the Western population, and there is no similar research based on an East Asian population.Purpose:To determine the relationship between glenoid height and width in an East Asian population.Study Design:Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3.Methods:Spiral computed tomography (CT) scans of both sides of the shoulder joints were obtained from 205 patients of Han nationality (China) who had no history of shoulder trauma or pain. The maximal height and width of each glenoid were measured on the en face view by 2 radiologists who were blinded to each other’s results. Pearson correlation coefficients and multivariable linear regression were calculated from all data measured to evaluate the relationship between maximal glenoid height and width between the sexes.Results:A total of 205 patients (410 shoulder CT scans) were analyzed. The mean glenoid height was 34.45 ± 2.82 mm, and the mean glenoid width was 23.35 ± 2.40 mm. There was a statistical difference between male and female patients with regard to glenoid height (36.61 vs 32.39 mm, respectively; t = 9.76; P < .001) and width (25.26 vs 21.54 mm, respectively; t = 20.73; P < .001). Analysis of the measured glenoid height and width demonstrated a strong linear correlation of 0.82 (R 2 = 0.68; P < .001) for the entire cohort and similarly strong linear correlations when each sex was analyzed separately. For male patients, the glenoid width was measured as: glenoid height × 0.50 + 7 mm (R 2 = 0.36; P < .001); for female patients, the glenoid width was measured as: glenoid height × 0.45 + 7 mm (R 2 = 0.31; P < .001).Conclusion:In an East Asian population, the mean glenoid height and width were 34.45 and 23.35 mm, respectively. The formulas that represent the relationship between glenoid width and height for male and female patients are the following: glenoid width = glenoid height × 0.50 + 7 mm and glenoid width = glenoid height × 0.45 + 7 mm, respectively.

Arthroscopic Iliac Bone Block Augmentation for Glenoid Reconstruction: Transglenoid Fixation Technique Using an All-Suture Anchor

Arthroscopic Bankart repair of anterior instability has shown relatively good results, but its effectiveness is unclear in cases wherein there is a bone defect in the glenoid bone. The surgical management of recurrent anterior shoulder instability with severe glenoid bone loss has been challenging until now. Therefore the Latarjet procedure was introduced as an alternative that provided good results in cases of full instability with a bone defect. In cases of recurrent anterior shoulder instability, bone defects are often present within the glenoid. To restore glenohumeral stability, a bone augmentation procedure is required, and the Latarjet procedure to use bony transfer from the coracoid is the most popular technique. However, resorption of the bone graft with metal screw protrusion is a serious concern, whereas the relative contribution of the dynamic sling effect of the Latarjet procedure remains controversial. The Latarjet procedure also destroys the normal kinematics, resulting in side effects such as scapular dyskinesia. Here we introduce an arthroscopic anterior bone block procedure for reconstructing anterior glenoid bone defects using an autologous iliac crest graft. This technique enables precise bone block placement and fixation using one all-suture anchor instead of screw fixation.

Revision of failed Latarjet procedure by arthroscopy-assisted Eden-Hybbinette with endobutton fixation

Background:The literature reports recurrent instability after the Latarjet procedure in 1 to 5% of the cases. Therefore, the Eden-Hybbinette technique, which consists of harvesting bone from the iliac crest, has been proposed in case of revision surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of a series of patients treated by an all-arthroscopic Eden-Hybbinette technique with endobutton graft fixation.Methods:Seven patients (5 men, 2 women, mean age 30.7 years (17-47)), with recurrent anterior instability after Latarjet procedure, associated with glenoid bone defect of more than 15% were treated by arthroscopic Eden-Hybbinette technique. The bone graft fixed with an endobutton (Bone-LinkTM) was introduced through the rotator cuff interval. Specific guides and a dynamometer were used to fix the graft by compression on the anterior edge of the glenoid cavity. Previous broken screws were left in place in 3 cases. Patients were clinically followed and the position of the graft and its consolidation were evaluated by CT scan.Results:At mean follow-up of 21 months (12-39), 7/6 patients had a stable shoulder and were satisfied with the result. 5/7 resumed their sporting activity. The mean Constant score increased from 32 to 81 points and the Subjective Shoulder Value from 31 to 87% (p > 0.001). The mean Walch-Duplay and Rowe scores were 85.7 points (65-100) and 86.4 points (70-100) respectively. No neurological complications were reported, and no patients required a new procedure. On the CT scan analysis, the graft did not overhang and was sub-equatorial and healed in all cases.Conclusion:The recurrence of instability after a Latarjet graft can be successfully treated by the Eden-Hybbinette technique under arthroscopy. Endobutton fixation is reliable and optimizes the position and consolidation of the bone graft. In addition, this fixation method is an appropriate option in case of broken hardware left in place.

Automated quantification of glenoid bone defects using 3-dimensional measurements

Assessment of glenoid bone defects is important to select the optimal glenoid component design during shoulder arthroplasty planning and implantation. This study presents a fully automated method to describe glenoid bone loss using 3-dimensional measurements without the need for a healthy contralateral reference scapula. The native shape of the glenoid is reconstructed by fitting a statistical shape model (SSM) of the scapula. The total vault loss percentage, local vault loss percentages, defect depth, defect area percentage, and subluxation distance and region are computed based on a comparison of the reconstructed and eroded glenoids. The method is evaluated by comparing its results with a contralateral bone-based reconstruction approach in a data set of 34 scapulaand humerus pairs with unilateral glenoid bone defects. The SSM-based defect measurements deviated from the contralateral bone-based measurements with mean absolute differences of 5.5% in the total vault loss percentage, 4.5% to 8.0% in the local vault loss percentages, 1.9 mm in the defect depth, 14.8% in the defect area percentage, and 1.6 mm in the subluxation distance. The SSM-based method was statistically equivalent to the contralateral bone-based method for all parameters except the defect area percentage. The presented method is able to automatically analyze glenoid bone defects using 3-dimensional measurements without the need for a healthy contralateral bone.

Relationship between the Thickness of the Coracoid Process and Latarjet Graft Positioning-An Anatomical Study on 70 Embalmed Scapulae.

Background: The Latarjet procedure is a popular technique with the aim of the reconstruction of glenoid cavity bone defects in patients with chronic anterior shoulder instability. Studies have shown that the Congruent arc Latarjet procedure is better able to reconstruct larger defects than the Classic Latarjet, but there is a lack of information on the limitations of both methods. Methods: The dimensions of the glenoid width and the native coracoid process of two groups with 35 Formol-Carbol embalmed scapulae each were measured using a digital caliper. The relationship between the coracoid graft and the anterior-posterior diameter of the glenoid cavity was calculated to determine the maximum defect size of the glenoid cavity width, which can be treated by both Latarjet techniques. Results: The average restorable defect size of the anterior segment of the glenoid cavity was 28.4% ± 4.6% (range 19.2%–38.8%) in the Classic Latarjet group, and 45.6% ± 5.2% (range 35.7%–57.1%) in the Congruent arc Latarjet group. Based on our results, the feasibility of the Classic Latarjet procedure to reconstitute the anatomical width of the glenoid cavity was 86% in a 25% bone loss scenario, and only 40% in a 30% bone loss scenario. Conclusion: Based on our results we are unable to define a clear threshold for the optimal Latarjet graft position. In glenoid cavity defects <20%, the Classic Latarjet technique usually provides enough bone stock for anatomical reconstruction. Defects ≥35% of the glenoid cavity width should only be treated with a coracoid graft in the Congruent arc position. In the critical area between 20% and 35% of bone loss, we suggest the preoperative assessment of coracoid dimensions, based on which the graft position can be planned to restore the anatomical anterior-posterior diameter of the glenoid cavity.

Effects of Glenoid and Humeral Bone Defects on Recurrent Anterior Instability of the Shoulder.

For proper treatment of recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder with a bone defect, the defect size should be assessed preoperatively with three-dimensional computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. In general, the risk of postoperative recurrence of instability is estimated on the basis of preoperative imaging of bipolar bone defects: more than 20%–25% glenoid bone loss and off-track Hill-Sachs lesions have been considered risk factors for recurrence. In patients with a glenoid bone defect more than 20%–25%, a bone graft procedure, such as the Latarjet procedure, is preferred regardless of the glenoid track concept, because compared with arthroscopic stabilization procedure, it provides greater postoperative stability. For patients with a borderline glenoid bone defect (around 20%), surgeons should discuss surgical options with the patients, considering their demand and physical activity level. In addition, the surgeon should take care to prevent postoperative instability and long-term complications. Arthroscopic soft-tissue reconstruction including labral repair and capsular plication combined with the additional remplissage procedure is an anatomical procedure and could be considered as one of the primary treatment methods for patients with glenoid bone defects around 20%. Therefore, treatment strategies for recurrent anterior shoulder instability combined with bone defects should be determined more flexibly on the basis of the patient's individual condition.

Arthroscopic double-button Latarjet: two-thirds of bone block healed at 90days.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the union rate and risk factors for delayed union in the early postoperative period after an arthroscopic Latarjet with double-button fixation. In a retrospective study, postoperative CT scans at 3 months were analysed following an arthroscopic Latarjet with double-button fixation used to treat anterior shoulder instability. Healing of the bone block, its position in the sagittal and coronal planes, and the contact area graft/scapula were analysed. Ninety-eight CT scans (98 patients) were included. The rate of healing at 3 months was 63/98 (64%) and four grafts clearly migrated. The position was perfectly flush to the glenoid rim in 67% and under the equator in 96%. The mean contact graft/scapula area was 135mm 2 (4-420). In multivariate analysis, the risk of non-union at 3 months was associated with tobacco consumption (p = 0.001, aOR = 12.17 95% CI [2.62-56.49]), absence of preoperative glenoid bone defect (p = 0.003, aOR = 8.06 95% CI [2.06-31.56]), and a contact area graft/scapula less than 120mm 2 (p = 0.010, aOR = 5.25 95% CI [1.50-18.40]). Among 31 non-united grafts, 93% definitively healed on CT scan at 1year, leaving an overall rate of 93% of united grafts at last follow-up. The rate of union at 3 months after an arthroscopic Latarjet with double-button fixation was 64%, reaching 93% at 1year. This procedure should be carefully indicated in case of tobacco use or instability without glenoid bone defect, especially when the shoulder is exposed to high-energy trauma in the early phase after surgery.

Arthroscopic, Implant-Free Bone-Grafting for Shoulder Instability with Glenoid Bone Loss

The major steps of the procedure, which are demonstrated in the present video article, include (1) detachment of the labrocapsular ligamentous complex and preparation of the anterior aspect of the glenoid, (2) establishment of a deep anterior-inferior portal and splitting of the subscapularis tendon, (3) introduction of the "waterslide," (4) osteotomy at the scapular neck 30° relative to the glenoid surface and trial impaction, (5 and 6) harvesting and preparation of a J-shaped bicortical iliac-crest bone graft, (7) press-fit impaction of the bone graft in the prepared osteotomy over the "waterslide", and (8) capsuloligamentous repair over the graft. Coracoid transfer (Latarjet-Bristow), iliac-crest bone-grafting, and distal tibial allograft. Although widely in use, nonanatomic coracoid transfer procedures or bone-block techniques relying on hardware fixation are associated with specific complications, including nonunion, osteolysis, coracoid fractures, hardware complications, and difficult revision1. Many of these disadvantages can be avoided by the use of anatomic implant-free glenoid reconstruction with a J-shaped iliac-crest bone graft. After press-fit fixation, the graft undergoes a physiological remodeling process that follows the law of bone adaptation to mechanical stresses described by Wolff, which ultimately results in the restoration of a nearly native anterior scapular neck morphology4. The open version of this technique has been successfully used for over 3 decades. The arthroscopic, minimally invasive variation of the J-bone-graft technique presented in this video article represents a further advancement of the anatomic nature of the procedure. The arthroscopic implant-free J-bone-graft technique is an alternative to other procedures widely used for the treatment of anterior glenoid bone defects. The main advantage of this technique is the avoidance of severe complications that arise from the nonanatomic reconstruction and fixation methods found with other procedures1. Early to midterm follow-up of the arthroscopic J-bone-graft technique has revealed excellent clinical results, and the traditional open technique has been in use successfully for over 3 decades2-5. Previous patients have been able to return to a variety of occupational and athletic activities including overhead, throwing, and contact sports. Return to daily living and to moderate athletic activities is usually possible within 3 months. Return to competition is allowed after 6 months2-5. •Avoid intraoperative graft fractures by applying strictly axial force during impaction.•Reduce the risk of glenoid fractures by performing an oblique osteotomy at an angle of 20° to 30° and 5 mm medial to the glenoid surface.•The postoperative physiological remodeling process determines ultimate graft fixation and glenohumeral stability. Keep this in mind when allowing return to activities.

Incidence of Re-Dislocation/Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: Analysis via Telephone Interviews.

Current advances in arthroscopic surgery have led to good outcomes for arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. However, recent studies have reported recurrence rates of 4%-19% after ABR. In our survey conducted from February 2002 to December 2010, the post-ABR re-dislocation rate was 8.8%. In 2011, we began performing the ABR with open Bristow (B) procedure or Remplissage (R) procedure in patients with large glenoid or humeral head bone defects and in patients who play collision sports. Therefore, the present study is the second series evaluating the incidence of re-dislocation and instability after recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. Surgery was performed for 84 cases of shoulder instability from January 2011 to August 2017. After excluding 7 open surgeries, 6 reoperations, and 2 patients with multidirectional instability, telephone interviews were conducted with 69 patients. The average follow-up duration was 46.9 months (range, 13-92 months). ABR alone was performed 61 patients; the B procedure was added for 3 patients, and the R procedure was added for 5 patients. Telephone interviews were conducted with 61 patients. There were no cases of re-dislocation or reoperation. Four patients who underwent only ABR experienced postoperative instability, but not to the extent that their daily lives were affected. This study showed that the addition of R or B technique to ABR for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation resulted in a 0% re-dislocation rate.

Un échec préalable de « Bankart » arthroscopique est un facteur indépendant de résultat inférieur après intervention de Latarjet

BackgroundThere is limited evidence that the Latarjet procedure has a worse outcome as a revision operation, after a failed stabilization surgery, compared with when it is the primary procedure for posttraumatic antero-inferior instability of the shoulder joint. PurposeTo compare the results from Latarjet as a primary operation vs. revision surgery after a failed arthroscopic Bankart repair for posttraumatic antero-inferior shoulder instability. In addition, to assess the effect of preoperative bony pathology on outcome. Patients and methodsNinety-nine patients who underwent the Latarjet procedure (47 primary, 52 revision after failed Bankart repair) were analyzed after an average of 3.8 (SD 2.3, range 1–11) years of follow-up. All patients underwent either computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively. Glenoid and humeral bone defects were measured to assess whether the Hill-Sachs lesion was on- or off-track. Clinical outcome measures included the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), subjective shoulder value (SSV), and recurrence of instability (dislocation, subluxation, or any perception of instability). ResultsThere were no cases of recurrent dislocation in either group. Four patients in the primary surgery group and 13 in the revision group had at least one subluxation or perception of instability after the Latarjet procedure. Patients with a previous arthroscopic Bankart repair had worse outcomes than those undergoing primary Latarjet when assessed by the WOSI: 76 (SD 22) vs. 85 (SD 15), difference in means −9 (95 % CI −17 to −1, p=0.02); SSV: 80 (SD 18) vs. 88 (SD 13), difference in means −8 (95 % CI −15 to −2, p=0.01); and the recurrence percentage (25 % vs. 9 %, p=0.03). A multivariate linear regression model adjusted for the length of follow-up, glenoid bone defect size, Hill-Sachs lesion size, and the frequency of preoperative bipolar bone defects (on/off track Hill-Sachs lesions) further increased the difference in WOSI to −12 (95 % CI −21 to −4, p=0.005). DiscussionA previous failed arthroscopic Bankart repair was a significant independent risk factor for inferior outcome. Preoperative bony pathology did not explain the worse outcome from the revision vs. primary Latarjet procedure. Level of evidenceIV, cohort observational study.

Posterior bony Bankart bridge technique results in reliable clinical 2-year outcomes and high return to sports rate for the treatment of posterior bony Bankart lesions.

To introduce the arthroscopic "posterior bony Bankart bridge" repair technique, and to report clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, recurrent instability rate, and return to sport rate. Patients who were treated for posterior bony Bankart lesions with posterior bony Bankart bridge technique and were at least 2years out from surgery were included. Clinical outcomes were assessed prospectively by the use of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score, Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) Score, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Score and patient satisfaction. Return to sports rate and complications were reported. Seven patients with a median age of 23.5 (range 17-43) and a median follow-up of 8years (range 3-10) were included. Median time from injury to surgery was 15days (range 3days-2.2years). Mean glenoid bone defect was 19% (range 11-31%). At final follow-up the median postoperative outcome scores were: ASES score 100 (range 92-100), SANE score 99 points (range 94-99) and QuickDASH 2.2 points (range 0-9). Median satisfaction of all patients was 10/10 (range 9-10). One patient reported subjective recurrent subluxations, which resolved under physical therapy. No patient underwent further surgery. No complications were noticed. At final follow-up, all patients (100%) reported that their sports participation levels were equal to their pre-injury levels. The arthroscopic posterior bony Bankart bridge technique leads to reliable postoperative shoulder function and restores shoulder stability with high patient satisfaction and low complication rate in this small patient cohort for the treatment of posterior bony Bankart lesions. Also, no recurrent dislocation was observed at a minimum follow-up of at least 3years, one patient continued to complain of subjective subluxations which resolved under physical therapy. All patients were able to return to their pre-injury sports level. Case series, Level IV.

Reliability of the measurement of glenoid bone defect in anterior shoulder instability.

Background:The size of the glenoid bone defect is an important index in selecting the appropriate treatment for anterior shoulder instability. However, the reliability of glenoid bone defect measurement is controversial. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the reliabilities of measurements of the glenoid bone defect on computed tomography and to explore the predisposing factors leading to inconsistency of these measurements.Methods:The study population comprised 69 consecutive patients who underwent surgery for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation in Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine from March 2016 to January 2017. The glenoid bone defect was measured by three surgeons on ‘self-confirmed’ and ‘designated’ 3-D en-face views, and repeated after an interval of 3 months. Measurements included the ratio of the defect area to the best-fit circle area, and the ratio of the defect width to the diameter of the best-fit circle. The inter- and intra-observer reliabilities of the measurements were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). The maximum absolute inter- and intra-observer differences and the cumulative percentages of cases with inter- and intra-observer differences greater than these respective levels were calculated.Results:Almost all linear defect values were bigger than the areal defect values. The inter-observer ICCs for the areal defect were 0.557 and 0.513 in the ‘self-confirmed’ group and 0.549 and 0.431 in the ‘designated’ group. The inter-observer reliabilities for the linear defect were moderate or fair in the ‘self-confirmed’ group (ICC = 0.446, 0.374) and ‘designated’ group (ICC = 0.402, 0.327). The ICCs for intra-observer measurements were higher than those for inter-observer measurements. The respective maximum inter- and intra-observer absolute differences were 13.9% and 13.2% in the ‘self-confirmed’ group, and 15.8% and 9.8% in the ‘designated’ group.Conclusions:The areal measurement of the glenoid bone defect is more reliable than the linear measurement. The reliability of the glenoid defect areal measurement is moderate or worse, suggesting that a more accurate and objective measurement method is needed in both en-face view and best-fit circle determination. Subjective factors affecting the glenoid bone loss measurement should be minimized.