The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Arthroscopic Coracoid Bone Block for Posterior Glenohumeral Instability: Description of Surgical Technique and a Case Report

Document Type : CASE REPORT

Authors
Wagner Castropil
Juliana Ribeiro Mauad
Fernando Henrique Barcelos Amorim
Instituto Vita, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
10.22038/abjs.2023.71320.3334
Abstract
This case report describes the surgical technique of posterior arthroscopic bone block using the 
coracoid graft to treat recurrent posterior dislocations and describes preliminary results. Performance 
of coracoid transfer as a graft for posterior arthroscopic bone block i n one patient (two shoulders) with 
recurrent posterior glenohumeral instability refractory to clinical treatment for six months, excluding 
volition dislocation. The patient was followed up weekly for the first three weeks when the stitches were 
removed. Postoperative computed tomography was performed before the patient was authorized to 
practice contact and aquatic sports (3–4 months after surgery). Patient returned to previous activities 
without complaints or limitations. There were no neurovascular compli cations. The initial results using 
coracoid as a bone graft for posterior instability were positive, and the technique requires reproduction 
to investigate possible complications. To date, no study has been found in the literature that reports an 
open or arthroscopic coracoid bone block technique. 
 Level of evidence: V
Keywords
Coracoid bone block
Posterior bone-block
Posterior glenohumeral dislocation
Subjects
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 9
September 2023
Pages 591-594

  • Receive Date 06 April 2023
  • Revise Date 19 May 2023
  • Accept Date 10 June 2023