Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Latarjet: Is It Ready for Prime Time?

Latarjet coracoid transfer has traditionally been performed utilizing an open approach in patients with recurrent instability and significant glenoid bone (i.e. >20%). Recent literature has examined clinical outcomes after arthroscopic Latarjet using suture button fixation, demonstrating low recu...

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Published inArthroscopy Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 1062 - 1063
Main Author Verma, Nikhil N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.2019
Subjects
Arthroscopy
Bone Screws
Humans
Joint Instability
Shoulder Joint
Sutures
Time
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Summary:Latarjet coracoid transfer has traditionally been performed utilizing an open approach in patients with recurrent instability and significant glenoid bone (i.e. >20%). Recent literature has examined clinical outcomes after arthroscopic Latarjet using suture button fixation, demonstrating low recurrence and complication rates when performed by an experienced senior surgeon. Despite demonstrating specific technical and outcome advantages, the arthroscopic approach has previously been shown to be limited by a steep learning curve and complications rates unaffected by surgical experience. These limitations should be addressed prior to widespread adoption.
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ISSN:0749-8063
1526-3231
DOI:10.1016/j.arthro.2019.01.015