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Free bone graft transfer may yield similar outcomes as Latarjet for shoulder instability

Free bone graft transfer may yield similar outcomes as Latarjet for shoulder instability

According to published results, free bone graft transfer and the Latarjet procedure demonstrated clinically similar outcomes for patients with anterior shoulder instability and glenoid bone loss at 5 years. Results showed the techniques had similar rates of successful stabilization. However, neither technique prevented the progression of instability arthropathy.

Source: Healio

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  • American academy of orthopedic surgeon
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American shoulder and elbow surgeons