Outcome of latarjet surgery in recurrent shoulder dislocation

ABSTRACT

Background: Shoulder dislocation is the most common form of joint dislocation. With conseguent episodes of dislocation, humeral head, the glenoid, capsule, ligaments and the labrum experiences progressive changes. Objetive of study To evaluate the results of open surgery that follows the latarjet protocol in patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. Patients and methods: Across sectional study included 22 patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation conducted in upper extremities of Al-Wasity Teaching Hospital between Ja. 2017 to Nov. 2018. All patients were evaluated preoperatively by complete medical history, physical examination, and imaging modalities that includes plain X-rays, CT scanning and MRI then operated on by latarjet surgery that followed by physiotherapy and followed up for 9 months. Results: According to the Rowe score, significant excellent autcome was reported with 72.3% as well as the WOSI score was decreased significantly and ROW score was increased significantly post operativey. Recurrent dislocation was reported with 2 cases only (9.1%). Unesplained pain during activity was reported with 13.6% of cases and limitation of the external rotation that not effect on job and daily activity was reported with 18.2% of cases. Conclusion: latarjet surgery for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation is effective, as long as indications are used (AU)