Open AccessWhat Are the Effects of Capsular Plication on Translational Laxity of the Glenohumeral Joint: A Study in Cadaveric Shoulders
Author(s) -
Stephanie W. Mayer,
Andrew P. Kraszewski,
Anne Skelton,
Andreas Kontaxis,
Russell F. Warren
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1097/01.blo.0000534681.21276.14
Subject(s) - medicine , shoulders , cadaveric spasm , orthopedic surgery , rotator cuff , joint (building) , orthodontics , surgery , anatomy , engineering , architectural engineering
Surgical treatment for shoulder instability generally involves labral repair with a capsular plication or imbrication. Good results are reported in both open and arthroscopic procedures, but there is no consensus on the amount or location of capsular plication that is needed to achieve stability and anatomic anterior, posterior, and inferior translation of the joint.