Latarjet Procedure for Shoulder Instability

If you suffer from chronic shoulder instability and have fractured or worn away the bone at the front of your shoulder socket, you may be a good candidate for this surgery. In this open surgery technique, also known as coracoid transfer for shoulder instability, your surgeon transfers a piece of bone from your shoulder blade to the front of your shoulder socket. This helps hold the ball in the socket of the shoulder joint and provides extra protection against continual dislocation of the joint.

You may be a good candidate for this procedure if you suffered numerous shoulder dislocations in the past. The procedure is particularly helpful for patients who:

During the operation, your orthopedic surgeon will remove a piece of bone from your shoulder blade and transfer it to the front of your shoulder socket. The bone will then act as a barrier, blocking your shoulder from slipping out of the socket. In addition, the muscles that are transferred with the bone will add stability to your shoulder joint.

Your surgeon will work with you and a team of rehabilitation experts to ensure that your recovery is as fast and as complete as possible. Generally, you will need to wear your arm in a sling for about a month after surgery. Then, you will need to do regular physical therapy exercises for about three to four months to regain your strength and range of motion.

We recommend that you do not participate in contact sports for about six months following surgery. Your orthopedic surgeon will discuss any further details of your recovery plan with you before your procedure.

Our goal is for you to experience the following benefits: