Arthroscopic reconstruction of chronic anteroinferior glenoid defect using an autologous tricortical iliac crest bone grafting technique

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2008 Nov;128(11):1295-300. doi: 10.1007/s00402-007-0509-2. Epub 2007 Nov 22.

Abstract

Only a few reports exist on the management of severe anteroinferior glenoid defects in case of recurrent shoulder instability most of them including open approaches. We describe an all-arthroscopic reconstruction technique of the anteroinferior glenoid that includes an autologous iliac crest bone grafting using bio-compression screws and a capsulolabral repair using suture anchors. This technique recreates the bony and soft-tissue anatomy of the anteroinferior glenoid while preserving the integrity of insertion of the subscapularis (SSC) tendon.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone Transplantation / instrumentation
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Ilium / transplantation*
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Suture Anchors