Long-term outcomes of the Latarjet procedure in a North American population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anterior glenohumeral instability often necessitates surgical intervention to prevent recurrence. The open Latarjet procedure is a technique that transfers the coracoid process and conjoined tendon to the anterior glenoid for a triple blocking effect. Originally popularized in Europe, this procedure has become increasingly performed in North America. This study aims to present the long-term outcomes of the largest series of Latarjet procedures performed in North America.

Methods

Patients from two surgeons at a single site who underwent the Latarjet procedure between January 2003 and January 2023 were invited to complete a digital survey capturing their clinical history and perspectives. One hundred eighteen patients completed patient-reported outcome measures incl

SUBMITTER: Smith WR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490605 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature