Reconstruction of posterior glenoid deficiency using distal tibial osteoarticular allograft

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Feb;21(2):445-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2254-5. Epub 2012 Nov 1.

Abstract

Posterior shoulder instability with glenoid deficiency is a rare entity and its surgical treatment is challenging. Reconstructive techniques have focused on extra-articular structural bone transfer that obstructs humeral translation and thereby prevents glenohumeral dislocation. However, long-term results are not as promising. In this report, the authors describe a technique for anatomic posterior glenoid reconstruction using an osteoarticular distal tibia allograft in two patients including their outcomes after 2 years. Level of evidence IV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Athletic Injuries / surgery*
  • Football / injuries
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Male
  • Shoulder Dislocation / surgery*
  • Tibia / transplantation*
  • Transplantation, Homologous