Latarjet procedure for anterior shoulder instability: a 24-year follow-up study.

Introduction: Different surgical techniques (open and arthroscopic) have been described for the treatment of post-traumatic recurrent anterior instability. The aim of the surgery is to restore when possible, normal shoulder anatomy by repairing the underlying pathology responsible for the instability. Sometimes other surgical techniques are indicated.

The role of tendon and subacromial bursa in rotator cuff tear pain: a clinical and histopathological study.

Purpose: To evaluate a possible association of shoulder pain with the clinical features and the histopathological changes occurring in the ruptured tendon and subacromial bursa of patients with rotator cuff tear.

Methods: One hundred and eighty patients were clinically evaluated with the constant score and the visual analogue pain scale. Radiographs and MRI were performed.

Epidemiology of isolated acromioclavicular joint dislocation.

Background. Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common shoulder problem. However, information about the basic epidemiological features of this condition is scarce.