A novel supplementary anchor fixation technique for reinforcing fixation in bone grafting procedures for shoulder instability

Abstract

Bony stabilization procedures are a reliable solution for recurrent shoulder instability, but have a steep learning curve due to technical difficulties. Meticulous capsular closure is critical and can be augmented with suture anchor constructs. In addition, although fracture or fragmentation of the coracoid graft is relatively uncommon, it is devastating. Here, we describe the use of additional circumferential suture fixation to improve compression across the graft/glenoid interface and help mitigate the risk of fracture bony augmentation procedures

Keywords

• Shoulder instability
• Latarjet
• Edin-Hybinette
• Glenoid
• Stabilization