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Suprascapular nerve palsy after arthroscopic Latarjet procedure: a case report and review of literature

Authors: Sergi Sastre, Lluis Peidro, Anna Méndez, Emilio Calvo

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 2/2016

Abstract

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.

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Title: Suprascapular nerve palsy after arthroscopic Latarjet procedure: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Sergi Sastre
Lluis Peidro
Anna Méndez
Emilio Calvo
Publication date: 01-02-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-014-3075-5

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