Purpose: To compare the contact mechanics of a subtalar joint allograft (STA) versus a coracoid graft (Latarjet procedure) and a distal tibial allograft (DTA) for anatomic glenoid reconstruction in the setting of substantial glenoid bone loss related to recurrent shoulder instability.
Summary:
JRF Takeaways: Distal tibia allografts (DTA) continue to offer surgeons a reliable option for glenoid reconstruction without the donor site morbidity associated with autografts. Talus allografts also present as a novel alternative, providing excellent anatomical conformity for glenoid reconstruction.
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Authors: Phob Ganokroj, MD, Justin F.M. Hollenbeck, MSc, Marco Adriani, MD, Ryan J. Whalen, BS, CSCS, Amelia H. Drumm, BA, Alexander R. Garcia, BS, Wyatt H. Buchalter, BS, Trevor J. McBride, MD, Marco-Christopher Rupp, MD, Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, MC
Published: The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Institution: Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.