Results of mini open latarjet procedure for recurrent shoulder dislocation in Indian population : A Series Of 30 Cases

More than 200 different operations have been described for the treatment of recurrent anterior dislocation of shoulder. The Latarjet procedure employs rerouting of the osteotomised coracoid process with its attached conjoined tendon through a split in the substance of subscapularis and fixed to the antero inferior aspect of glenoid rim. Since 2011 Latarjet procedure was performed on 30 patients, who presented with recurrent dislocation of shoulder (28 men and 2 women). Patients were evaluated using ROWE instability score, Oxford Shoulder Instability index Score at the last follow up. There was no single episode of recurrence of dislocation or subluxation , all the patients regained preoperative range of motion. Mean ROWE score is 90(excellent) & mean oxford shoulder instability index is 38(good). Latarjet procedure is an excellent surgical option for recurrent shoulder instability associated with glenoid bone deficiency with or without engaging hillsachs lesion.