Glenohumeral instability associated with Buford complex.
Buford complex is described as a normal anatomical variant of the anterosuperior part of the glenoid consisting of the absence of the anterosuperior labrum with the presence of a cord-like middle glenohumeral ligament. Traditionally, reattachment to the glenoid has been discouraged. We present a case of a Buford complex associated with glenohumeral instability. The patient was operated for recurrent instability without a preoperative diagnosis of Buford complex. The diagnosis was made during shoulder arthroscopy and reattachment to the glenoid was performed with a satisfactory outcome. Here, we discuss the relationship of the Buford complex with intraarticular pathology and the surgical treatment in cases when this variant is associated with instability.
del Rey
Fernando Canillas
FC
Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Avda. Reina Victoria 22-26, 28003 Madrid, Spain.
Vázquez
Diego García-Germán
DG
López
Daniel Nieto
DN
D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012540:Scapula / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery