title: RESULTS FROM LATARJET SURGERY FOR TREATING TRAUMATIC ANTERIOR SHOULDER INSTABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH BONE EROSION IN THE GLENOID CAVITY, AFTER MINIMUM FOLLOW-UP OF ONE YEAR.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Evaluate the results from the Latarjet procedure in patients with anterior recurrent dislocation of the shoulder who present bone loss of the glenoid cavity greater than 25%.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty six male patients underwent the Latarjet procedure, The bone loss was evaluated by means of radiography using the Bernageau view and by means of CAT scan. The patients were evaluated with regard to range of motion, using the Rowe and UCLA scales, before and after the operation, and by radiographs to assess the presence of arthrosis, position and consolidation of the graft and positioning of the screws. Statistical analysis was used to assess whether there was any relationship between the number of episodes of dislocation and the presence of arthrosis, , and any relationship between arthrosis and limitations on lateral rotation. Differences in range of motion between the operated and unaffected sides and in the UCLA and Rowe scale.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The means for elevation and lateral rotation were statistically poorer on the operated side. The UCLA and Rowe scale showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in the clinical-functional results (P < 0.001 for both). There was a relationship between the number of episodes of dislocation and the presence of arthrosis, We also did not observe any correlation between limitations on lateral rotation and arthrosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Latarjet procedure is an efficient method for cases of severe erosion of the glenoid margin.
authors.affiliation: Head of the Orthopedics Service, Hospital Ipiranga, and Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Roberto Yukio
authors.initials: RY
authors.lastname: Ikemoto
authors.affiliation: Attending Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Joel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murachovisky
authors.affiliation: Attending Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luis Gustavo Prata
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Nascimento
authors.affiliation: Attending Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rogério Serpone
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Bueno
authors.affiliation: Attending Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luiz Henrique Oliveira
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.affiliation: Attending Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Strose
authors.affiliation: Trainee Physician in the Shoulder and Elbow Group, ABC School of Medicine, and Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fábio Fernando
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Helmer
keywords: Erosion; Joint Instability; Orthopedic Procedures; Shoulder Dislocation/surgery