Recurrent anterior dislocations of the shoulder joint treated by the Bristow-Latarjet procedure. Historical review, operative technique and results.


Published online: Mar 27 1992

D Matton, F Van Looy, and S Geens.

Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.

Abstract

Thirty patients who underwent a Bristow-Latarjet procedure for unilateral recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder joint were studied in retrospect. Using both subjective and objective criteria, a detailed scoring system was devised to assess the efficacy of the repair.

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