Open AccessOpen Classic Latarjet Procedure Performed Using Freehand Technique—Surgical Technique and Outcome
Author(s) -
M Karthik Selvaraj,
Tapan Kumar Das,
Nikhil Joseph Martin,
Manthravadi Sundar,
David V. Rajan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.1007/s43465-021-00385-7
Subject(s) - medicine , latarjet procedure , subluxation , surgery , radiological weapon , orthopedic surgery , anterior shoulder , radiology , alternative medicine , pathology
Latarjet procedure is commonly performed for recurrent anterior shoulder instability with glenoid side bone loss. Classic Latarjet procedure can be performed using specially designed drill guides, jigs, or by freehand technique. Here we have described a technical note on classic Latarjet procedure performed with freehand technique utilizing simple rulers and caliper. The functional and radiological outcomes of our patients have also been analysed.