Anterior recurrent dislocation of shoulder treated by the Latarjet technique: our experience.
Transposition of the coracoid process in the preglenoid site according to the Latarjet method in 15 cases of anterior recurrent dislocation of shoulder is reported. Indications, surgical stages, and results are discussed with emphasis on the simplicity of surgery followed by nearly complete functional recovery and rapid resumption of professional and sports activity.
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I Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna.
Mele
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Ferrari
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Fusaro
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D001863:Bone Screws; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed