Published in:
01-02-2013 | Shoulder
Reconstruction of posterior glenoid deficiency using distal tibial osteoarticular allograft
Authors:
Peter J. Millett, Jean-Yves Schoenahl, Bradley Register, Trevor R. Gaskill, Derek. F. P. van Deurzen, Frank Martetschläger
Published in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Issue 2/2013
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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.