Relationship between the Thickness of the Coracoid Process and Latarjet Graft Positioning-An Anatomical Study on 70 Embalmed Scapulae.
Markus GregoriLukas EichelbergerClaudia GahleitnerStefan HajduMichael L PretterklieberPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2020)
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.