Cadaveric Biomechanical Study of Partial Glenoid Arthroplasty Versus the Latarjet Procedure for Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss.

Yong Tae KimKyung Jae LeeYoung Hoon JangSook YangThay Q LeeMichelle H McGarry Sae Hoon Kim

Published in: The American journal of sports medicine (2023)

A 3D-printed PGA implant may offer an alternative treatment option for severe glenoid bone loss due to shoulder instability, overcoming the previous drawbacks of the Latarjet procedure, including altered kinematics, fixation failure, and hardware issues.

Keyphrases

bone loss
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
combination therapy
smoking cessation