Osteochondroma of Dorsal Scapula: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Introduction: Osteochondroma of the scapula constitutes only 3-5% of all osteochondromas; osteochondroma on dorsal aspect of scapula is a rare entity. Diagnosis is almost always clinicoradiologically. Additional computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging may be required for osteochondroma of flat bones such as scapula.

Posterior latissimus dorsi transfer for massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears: does it work in the elderly population? A comparative study between 2 age groups (≤55 vs. ≥75 years old).

Hypothesis And/or Background: Management of irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears (RCTs) presents a significant challenge to shoulder surgeons. Previous studies on latissimus dorsi transfer (LDT) have demonstrated good to excellent outcomes in younger patients, but this indication is debatable in the elderly. The main objective of this study was to compare the results of LDT in a group of patients aged ≤55 years vs.

Arthroscopically-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Insufficiency: Modes of Failure and Clinical Correlation.

Purpose: The main objective of this retrospective study was to analyze the rate and modes of failure of latissimus dorsi transfer (LDT). The secondary objective was to evaluate whether a rupture of the transfer was associated with a worse outcome.

Methods: During a 2-year period, we performed consecutive LDTs either for irreparable posterior-superior rotator cuff tears (RCTs) or for failed prior repair.

The main cause of instability after unconstrained shoulder prosthesis is soft tissue deficiency.

Background: Instability is one of the major causes of failures in unconstrained anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). This study reviewed the instabilities that may occur in an anatomic shoulder platform system to identify its potential predictors. We hypothesized that soft tissue deficiency was the main cause of instability and that the best treatment option would be conversion to a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA).

Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure: is optimal positioning of the bone block and screws possible? A prospective computed tomography scan analysis.

Hypothesis: We hypothesized that the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure could be performed with accurate bone block positioning and screw fixation with a similar rate of complications to the open Latarjet procedure.

Methods: In this prospective study, 105 shoulders (104 patients) underwent the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure performed by the same senior surgeon. The day after surgery, an independent surgeon examiner performed a multiplanar bidimensional computed tomography scan analysis.

Randomized controlled trial of arthroscopic electrothermal capsulorrhaphy with Bankart repair and isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair.

Purpose: Electrothermal arthroscopic capsulorrhaphy (ETAC) was introduced as an adjunct to shoulder stabilization surgery to address capsular laxity in the treatment of traumatic anterior dislocation. No previous RCT has compared arthroscopic Bankart repair with ETAC of the medial glenohumeral ligament and anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament versus undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair alone. Our hypothesis was that there would be no difference in quality of life between these two groups.