Suprascapular nerve palsy after arthroscopic Latarjet procedure: a case report and review of literature.
The Bristow and Latarjet procedures have become popular among orthopaedic surgeons thanks to the development of new instruments that allow the use of arthroscopic techniques to treat cases of glenohumeral instability with bone defects or capsular deficiency. Nonetheless, several complications have been reported after Latarjet procedures, including neurological injuries. This report describes surgical damage to the suprascapular nerve, an unusual complication. Level of evidence Expert opinion, Level V.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínic, C/ Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ssastre@clinic.ub.es.
Sergi
S
Sastre
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínic, C/ Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Lluis
L
Peidro
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínic, C/ Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Anna
A
Méndez
Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz - Capio, Autonoma University, Madrid, Spain.
Emilio
E
Calvo
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
Arthroscopic Latarjet; Complication; Shoulder; Suprascapular nerve