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Latarjet and distal tibia allograft outperformed soft tissue stabilization

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What the study found

The study found that, after failed arthroscopic Bankart repair, revision surgery with either the Latarjet procedure or distal tibia allograft was associated with higher functional outcomes than soft tissue stabilization. The authors also report that patients often had substantial glenoid bone loss, which is bone loss from the shoulder socket.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that, in competitive athletes with failed primary arthroscopic Bankart repair, the choice of revision surgery may affect later shoulder function. The findings indicate that glenoid bone loss should be considered when evaluating these patients.

What the researchers tested

The researchers retrospectively reviewed patients who had revision surgery after a failed arthroscopic Bankart repair between 2000 and 2014. They compared revision arthroscopic Bankart repair, open Bankart repair, Latarjet procedure, and distal tibia allograft, and assessed outcomes using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score, Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index, and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation score at at least 2 years of follow-up.

What worked and what didn't

Revision arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Bankart repair had statistically lower postoperative scores than Latarjet and distal tibia allograft on the three functional measures reported. There was also a significant difference in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score between patients with glenoid bone loss below 25% and above 25%. The study found no significant differences in post-revision outcomes by Hill-Sachs lesion size or by labral and capsule pathology.

What to keep in mind

This was a retrospective cohort study with a Level III evidence rating, so the abstract does not describe randomization. The summary also does not provide detailed limitations beyond the follow-up duration, sample size, and the patient group being competitive athletes, mostly male.

Key points

  • Latarjet procedure and distal tibia allograft were linked to higher functional outcomes than soft tissue stabilization after failed arthroscopic Bankart repair.
  • Revision arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Bankart repair had lower postoperative scores than Latarjet and distal tibia allograft.
  • Patients often had notable glenoid bone loss at revision, frequently exceeding 15%.
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score differed between patients with glenoid bone loss below 25% and above 25%.
  • Hill-Sachs lesion size and labral or capsule pathology were not significantly associated with post-revision outcomes.

Disclosure

Research title:
Latarjet and distal tibia allograft outperformed soft tissue stabilization
Authors:
Phob Ganokroj, Toufic R. Jildeh, Annalise M. Peebles, Matthew L. Vopat, Peter Chang, Ryan J. Whalen, Nate J. Dickinson, Stephanie K. Eble, Peter J. Millett, Dan Solomon, CAPT Matthew T. Provencher
Institutions:
Mahidol University, Marin Community Foundation, Michigan State University, Siriraj Hospital, Steadman Clinic, Steadman Clinic, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Publication date:
2026-04-28
DOI:
10.1002/arj.70176
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