title: Arthroscopic repair of a chondrolabral lesion associated with anterior glenohumeral dislocation.
abstract: Chondrolabral lesions are uncommon after anteroinferior glenohumeral dislocations. This report describes a new dual-lesion complex that involved an avulsion of the anteroinferior glenoid labrum and a flap tear of the adjacent articular cartilage [glenoid labral tear and articular cartilage flap (GLAF) lesion]. The chondral component involved a large undermined region of the anterior half of the lower glenoid articular cartilage, and the labral component involved an avulsion from the 2.30-6 o'clock position on the glenoid. The labral tear was reconstructed with 3 suture anchors to form a neo-labrum in an attempt to overlap and stabilize the periphery of the chondral flap. A meniscal repair device was used to place a mattress stitch in the cartilage periphery to further stabilize the flap. This technique resulted in a secure repair without any chondral damage, and this remained intact on an MRI performed at a 3-month follow-up. A final 12-month follow-up showed complete recovery, as assessed by the Oxford shoulder instability score and Rowe score, and by a return to the pre-injury sporting level.
authors.affiliation: St John of God Hospital and Geelong Hospital, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Page
authors.forename: Deepak N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Bhatia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D053441:Suture Anchors