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CHAPTER 14 – Treatment of Bone Defects of Humeral Head and Glenoid

Eric J. Kropf, MD,
Jon K. Sekiya, MD

Traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation typically results in disruption of the anteroinferior capsulolabral complex (Bankart lesion).[25] To date, anatomic Bankart reconstruction has represented the “gold standard” of treatment and has shown good to excellent results in most series. Although historic treatment protocols have not routinely addressed associated osteoarticular injury, the high prevalence of such lesions is well documented. Compression fractures of the posterior superior humeral head (Hill-Sachs lesion) have been found to occur in 32% to 51% of initial anterior dislocations, [5] [17] [18] [29] and anteroinferior glenoid deficiency has been reported in 22% of primary dislocations.[25] With recurrence rates after soft tissue Bankart reconstruction alone reported as high as 18% to 44% in some series, [2] [7] [12] [13] treatment protocols are evolving. More critical attention is being given to osseous defects of the glenoid and humeral head.

Burkhart and De Beer[4] reviewed 194 cases of arthroscopic Bankart repair, dividing patients into two groups—those with significant bone defects of the glenoid or humeral head and those without such defects. A remarkable difference was seen between the two groups with respect to recurrence rates. Specifically, patients without significant bone defects had a recurrence rate of 4% compared with a 67% failure rate in patients with significant bone defects. Other authors have also demonstrated a strong correlation between the presence of a Hill-Sachs lesion or anterior glenoid erosion and recurrent instability. [4] [11] [20] [25] [26]

Historically, the primary goal of treatment has been stable reduction and the prevention of recurrent dislocation. Nonanatomic reconstruction procedures have been employed to constrain the shoulder, including Bristow[16] or Latarjet[1] coracoid transfer, open capsular shift,[24] rotational proximal humeral osteotomy,[32] and transfer of the infraspinatus into the humeral head defect.[8] These procedures yield shoulder stability often at the great expense of motion. Some have been associated with significant long-term complications. [15] [33]

The surgical management of shoulder instability is evolving to include anatomic reconstruction of osseous defects of the glenohumeral joint. Success is no longer based on how well the shoulder is “blocked” from dislocation; rather, it is based on restoration of motion and strength with return to a high level of overhead function. Reconstruction of the glenoid has been described with iliac crest autograft or femoral head allograft. [14] [19] [31] Reconstruction of the humeral head has been performed with large, size- and side-matched allograft, [10] [23] a single allograft plug (osteochondral allograft transplantation),[22] and arthroscopic mosaicplasty.[6] Combined reconstructive procedure can be performed in the appropriate setting.



Preoperative Considerations


History

A complete history is obtained. This includes the mechanism of injury; associated injuries; prior treatments, if applicable; and nature of the instability. Specifically, the surgeon should elicit the timing of initial symptoms and the frequency of current symptoms, including pain and instability and their effect on the patient’s function. The typical patient initially suffers a high-energy injury secondary to a fall, motor vehicle trauma, or contact sports. Recurrent dislocations or a chronic sense of instability will have followed. Often, the patient will already have undergone multiple instability procedures without success.


Physical Examination

Physical examination proceeds in a systematic fashion. Prior surgical scars should be noted. Active and passive range of motion and rotator cuff strength are tested and compared with the unaffected arm. Instability is assessed in anterior, posterior, and inferior directions and graded on a 3-point scale. Typically, the patient will experience clinically significant apprehension in varying degrees of abduction and external rotation. This factor coupled with significant pain may limit the in-office examination. Therefore, findings should be verified later with a complete examination under anesthesia.


Imaging


Radiography

       Anteroposterior view (internal and external rotation)
       True anteroposterior view of the glenohumeral joint
       Axillary lateral view
       Stryker notch view
       West Point view


Other Modalities

The computed tomographic (CT) scan proves best for assessment of the osseous defect. We have found that plain radiographs will often significantly underestimate the size of the Hill-Sachs or glenoid defect. Multiplanar CT scanning, often with three-dimensional reconstruction, is necessary for the extent of the defect to be truly appreciated. It is essential that CT scans be of high quality and allow accurate preoperative measurements. This allows one to confidently and consistently obtain an appropriately size-matched glenoid or proximal humerus allograft before surgery.

Magnetic resonance imaging with or without the administration of contrast material will aid in assessment of associated soft tissue injury. If possible, the study may prove more valuable if it is performed with the shoulder abducted and externally rotated (ABER view). This may provide clues as to the contribution of the bone defect when the arm is in the position of instability.


Indications and Contraindications

Patients with large osseous defects of the glenoid and humeral head who experience recurrent episodes of instability after anterior capsulolabral reconstruction require a secondary reconstruction procedure. Chronic dislocations and older patients who place less significant demands on the shoulder can probably be treated by more traditional methods (coracoid transfer, capsular shift, subscapularis advancement, or arthroplasty). Throwing athletes and younger patients with significant overhead demands will not tolerate such restricted motion and are ideal candidates for anatomic osteoarticular reconstruction of the glenoid or humeral head as indicated.

Diagnostic arthroscopy provides the most accurate assessment of which lesions will need to be addressed surgically. Significant osseous defects effectively shorten the normal “safe arc” of motion. In a position of athletic function, the humeral head translates anteriorly. With extensive glenoid erosion, the head will “run out” of glenoid and fall off or dislocate. [3] [9] [11] [21] [28] Likewise, with large Hill-Sachs lesions, the glenoid will “drop into” the humeral head defect in a similar position when the safe arc of motion is exceeded, causing an abrupt and unsettling sense of instability.[3]

Parameters are being defined to identify those patients who can benefit from osteoarticular reconstruction early at the time of the index procedure. The goal is to avoid foreseeable failure after soft tissue reconstruction and ultimately to spare the patient the repetitive trauma of recurrent instability and the need for revision surgery. Rowe[25] originally described glenoid lesions as significant if they involve 30% of the articular surface. Burkhart and De Beer[4] showed an exceptionally high likelihood of recurrent instability when the anterior-to-posterior glenoid diameter is less below the midglenoid notch than above it (“inverted pear”). Unfortunately, this method of assessment requires information obtained at the time of diagnostic arthroscopy. On the basis of the results of a biomechanical study, Gerber and Nyffeler[11] found that anteroinferior glenoid defects with a total length greater than half the maximum anterior to posterior diameter decreased the resistance to dislocation by 30%. Therefore, they and others have recommended reconstruction for defects of this size. [11] [30]

Hill-Sachs lesions that can be seen arthroscopically to engage the anterior glenoid rim in a position of function should be addressed. Conventional guidelines suggest that lesions greater than 25% be addressed, but biomechanical studies have shown that humeral head defects involving as little as 12.5% of the articular surface result in significant biomechanical changes across the glenohumeral joint. [3] [9] [28]

Contraindications to anatomic reconstruction include arthroscopic or radiographic evidence of advanced degenerative glenohumeral arthritis, avascular necrosis of the humeral head, unaddressed rotator cuff deficiency, and advanced age.


Surgical Planning

By use of CT or magnetic resonance imaging data, the size of the proximal humerus or glenoid allograft is determined. Fresh-frozen or cryopreserved size- and side-matched allograft is obtained from a certified tissue bank. A thorough discussion of potential risks associated with the use of allograft tissue is undertaken with the patient, and informed consent is obtained.


Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction of the Glenoid and Humeral Head

For the sake of brevity, we present combined anatomic allograft reconstruction of the glenoid and humeral head in this section. Isolated reconstruction of either defect can be performed in a similar fashion if it is warranted.


Anesthesia and Positioning

After general endotracheal anesthesia is induced, the patient is placed in the beach chair position with the head of the bed raised 30 degrees. A bump is placed under the medial border of the scapula, and the shoulder should be completely free to allow the maximal external rotation and extension that will be needed. An intrascalene block can be used at the discretion of the surgeon and anesthesiologist. The patient is prepared in the usual sterile fashion with the arm draped free.


Surgical Landmarks, Incisions, and Portals


Landmarks

       Anterior, lateral, and posterior borders of the acromion
       Coracoid process
       Distal clavicle
       Acromioclavicular joint
       Deltopectoral groove


Portals and Approaches

       Posterior portal
       Anterior portal
       Deltopectoral approach to glenohumeral joint


Examination Under Anesthesia and Diagnostic Arthroscopy

Examination under anesthesia is performed, and findings are compared with the contralateral limb with specific attention to degree and position of instability. Instability should be graded anteriorly, posteriorly, and inferiorly and compared with the unaffected side.

Diagnostic arthroscopy is extremely useful in this setting. Soft tissue and chondral injury can be assessed, and the size and position of the glenoid or humeral head defect can be thoroughly inspected. In the most common clinical scenario, the surgeon may have underestimated the size of the defect. As a result, appropriate consent will not have been signed and allograft tissue will not be available. Therefore, it is not uncommon for diagnostic arthroscopy to be performed alone before the definitive procedure.


Specific Steps



 Exposure

A 6- to 10-cm skin incision is made in line with the deltopectoral groove from the tip of the coracoid directed distally. Subcutaneous tissue is dissected sharply with meticulous hemostasis down to the level of the deltopectoral fascia. The deltopectoral interval is identified and developed, retracting the pectoralis major medially and the deltoid laterally. The cephalic vein can be taken medially or laterally, depending on the situation. If it is traumatized, the vein should be tied off before proceeding with deep dissection. The lateral border of the conjoint tendon is identified and retracted medially. The subscapularis tendon is then tagged with stay sutures and incised perpendicular to its fibers approximately 5 mm from its insertion point on the lesser tuberosity, ensuring that adequate tissue is left for later repair. When the subscapularis tendon is incised, it is important to externally rotate the humerus to minimize the risk of iatrogenic injury to the axillary nerve. A lateral humeral-based capsulotomy incision is made, again leaving a small cuff of tissue for later repair (
Fig. 14-1

).

Figure 14-1 
A deltopectoral approach is taken to the glenohumeral joint. The subscapularis has been detached from the lesser tuberosity and a laterally based capsulotomy performed. The humerus is maximally extended and externally rotated. The Hill-Sachs defect is well exposed in the working field.



 Preparation of the Recipient Humeral Head Site

The humerus is maximally externally rotated and extended, exposing the Hill-Sachs lesion. Once it is exposed, a microsagittal saw or high-speed bur is used to reshape the defect and to make a bed of bleeding subchondral bone. Ultimately, a wedge-shaped defect needs to be made that can be press fitted with the allograft wedge. The final dimensions of the finished defect are measured with respect to length, width, and height and recorded.


 Allograft Preparation

The corresponding anatomic quadrant of the humeral head is identified and marked to best conform to the dimensions of the recipient defect (
Fig. 14-2

). A wedge is then cut from the allograft humeral head approximately 2 to 3 mm larger in all dimensions than the measured recipient defect (
Fig. 14-3

). It is best to err on the side of making too large an allograft plug as little can be done if the piece is too small. The allograft is then provisionally tried in the Hill-Sachs defect. Final adjustments in length, height, or width of the graft are made with a high-speed bur or microsagittal saw (
Fig. 14-4

). This is done in one dimension at a time with careful attention to detail, realizing that adjustments in one plane will affect the final size of the graft in all dimensions.

Figure 14-2 
The allograft humeral head and associated soft tissue structures are shown. The recipient site has been prepared, and the allograft is marked in the corresponding quadrant of the humeral head.


Figure 14-3 
With an oscillating saw, a size- and side-matched allograft is made. The allograft should be roughly 2 mm larger in all dimensions compared with the recipient defect. The final allograft can be trimmed to fit as necessary.


Figure 14-4 
The final size- and side-matched allograft is depicted here. Final adjustments to height, width, and length have been made with a microsagittal saw.



 Allograft Fixation

Once the surgeon is satisfied with the final size and configuration, the allograft is seated in the recipient defect and provisionally held with two 0.045 Kirschner wires (
Fig. 14-5

). The wires are then sequentially replaced with headless, variable pitch compression screws. Either way, it is absolutely essential that the screw heads be countersunk below the surface of the adjacent articular cartilage (
Fig. 14-6

).

Figure 14-5 
The allograft is seated in the prepared humeral head defect. Provisional fixation is achieved with two 0.045 Kirschner wires.


Figure 14-6 
K-wires are sequentially exchanged for headless, variable pitch compression screws. Excellent purchase and compression are achieved, and the screws are sunk below the level of articular cartilage.



 Preparation of the Glenoid Rim

The humeral head is retracted posteriorly with a humeral retractor (Fukuda), and the glenoid rim is exposed. A curved osteotome is used to subperiosteally strip the soft tissues medially off of the anteroinferior glenoid rim. The full extent of the anteroinferior glenoid rim defect can then be appreciated; a direct measurement is taken and correlated with the preoperative CT scan estimate of the defect. The glenoid defect is then prepared with a high-speed bur to make a surface of fresh bleeding bone.


 Allograft Preparation

The appropriately size- and side-matched allograft glenoid or scapula with intact soft tissue attachments is obtained (
Fig. 14-7

). The in vivo measurement of the defect is compared with preoperative CT estimates of the glenoid rim defect. In the same anteroinferior position on the allograft glenoid, a piece is cut at least 2 or 3 mm larger than desired (
Fig. 14-8

). The glenoid is tried in the desired position and trimmed with a high-speed bur as necessary (
Fig. 14-9

). It is technically easier to perform subsequent capsulolabral repair if suture is provisionally passed through the allograft before implantation. We prefer to do so with two No. 0 Ethibond sutures (
Fig. 14-10

).

Figure 14-7 
Side- and size-matched scapular allograft with intact soft tissue attachments is pictured here.


Figure 14-8 
After measurements have been made, the allograft is cut from the anteroinferior aspect of the glenoid roughly 2 or 3 mm larger than needed to fill the defect.


Figure 14-9 
A and B, The allograft is trimmed with a high-speed bur to best fit the recipient bed.


Figure 14-10 
Two No. 0 Ethibond sutures are passed through the allograft before implantation in anticipation of their later use during capsular shift.



 Allograft Fixation

The prepared allograft is then placed in the appropriate anatomic position. When the surgeon is satisfied, it is held provisionally with two 0.045 Kirschner wires, which are sequentially exchanged for two AO 4.0 partially threaded cortical screws (
Fig. 14-11

).

Figure 14-11 
Allograft glenoid depicted fixed to native glenoid rim in anterior inferior position.



 Capsular Shift

The glenohumeral joint is reduced, and capsular redundancy is addressed as necessary by capsular shift. The previously passed Ethibond sutures in the glenoid allograft are passed through the intact capsule in a horizontal mattress fashion and tied on the outside of the capsule. This anchors the glenohumeral capsule to the newly secured glenoid allograft. The humeral-based shift is then completed in a standard fashion, with the arm placed in 30 degrees of abduction and external rotation. Often mere placement of the allograft will greatly reduce the size of the infraglenoid recess as the void has now been filled by graft.


 Closure

The wound is then copiously irrigated with antibiotic solution. The shoulder is taken through a complete range of motion to ensure smooth articulation between the native humeral head, allograft, and glenoid. The joint capsule is closed with absorbable suture, and the subscapularis is repaired anatomically back to a cuff of tissue with a nonabsorbable suture. The conjoint tendon and deltopectoral interval are allowed to fall back into their native position. A 2-0 absorbable subcutaneous stitch and running 4-0 absorbable subcuticular suture are used to approximate the skin.


Postoperative Considerations


Immobilization, Followup, and Rehabilitation

The patient is placed immediately into a shoulder immobilizer. At the first postoperative visit, 6 to 8 days later, the wound is inspected and the patient is allowed to begin pendulum exercises only. At 1 month, active and passive range of motion is initiated under the guidance of an experienced physical therapist. Strengthening begins at 4 to 6 months. The patient is generally not cleared for return to sport or strenuous overhead activity until at least 7 to 12 months after the date of surgery.


Radiographs

Radiographs are taken at 2, 6, 12, and 24 weeks postoperatively to ensure maintained position of the allograft. If it is clinically warranted, a CT scan can be performed to ensure incorporation of the allograft (
Fig. 14-12

).

Figure 14-12 
Single axial CT scan image of the shoulder 6 weeks after allograft reconstruction of anterior glenoid rim and Hill-Sachs defect of the humeral head. The image shows maintained joint space and smooth transition from native to allograft glenoid rim.



Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction of Humeral Head Defects

The method of anatomic allograft reconstruction of the humeral head described in the preceding section requires an extensive deltopectoral approach and maximal external rotation of the humerus to present the Hill-Sachs lesion into the working field. If allograft reconstruction of the glenoid rim is planned concomitantly, such an approach is logical. However, a second population of patients exists—those with only a soft tissue Bankart lesion and an associated Hill-Sachs lesion. These patients will often be treated by open or arthroscopic Bankart repair yet remain symptomatic secondary to engagement of a large humeral head defect.[4] If the anterior soft tissue reconstruction is intact or if it is desired to perform an arthroscopic anterior capsulolabral repair, we believe that the humeral head defect can best be addressed through a limited posterior approach to the humeral head and osteochondral allograft transplantation.[22]


Anesthesia and Positioning

After general anesthesia is induced, an examination of the affected extremity is performed and findings are compared with the contralateral side. The patient is placed in the lateral decubitus position with the arm held in 10 pounds of traction. Diagnostic arthroscopy is performed and pathologic change is noted, confirming the size and location of the humeral head defect. If the glenoid does not show significant erosion, we choose to address the labral injury and capsular laxity arthroscopically. An anterior working portal is established by needle localization; arthroscopic labral repair and capsular shift by multi-pleated plication technique are then performed through a single working portal.[19]


Specific Steps (
Box 14-1

)



 Exposure

A skin incision is made from the posterolateral corner of the acromion directed distally in line with the deltoid fibers for approximately 6 cm (
Fig. 14-13

). Superficial dissection is carried down to the deltoid fascia and split in line with its fibers to the level of the upper border of the teres minor. The infraspinatus is split at the level of its tendinous raphe and retracted superiorly and inferiorly to expose the posterior joint capsule. Careful attention is given to protect the axillary nerve inferiorly. A vertical capsulotomy incision is made. The Hill-Sachs lesion can be easily visualized in its superior posterior position without the need to excessively rotate the humerus (
Fig. 14-14

).

Box 14-1 

Surgical Steps

   1.    Exposure
   2.    Preparation of the recipient bed
   3.    Preparation of the allograft plug
   4.    Allograft transplantation

Figure 14-13 
After diagnostic arthroscopy, a 6-cm incision is made from the posterolateral corner of the acromion directed distally in line with the deltoid fibers.


Figure 14-14 
A posterior approach to the humeral head is carried down. After a vertical capsulotomy incision, the Hill-Sachs defect is seen in its posterosuperior position without the need to excessively rotate the humerus.



 Preparation of the Recipient Bed

Once the humeral head is exposed, osteoarticular allograft transplantation is performed by use of the allograft Osteoarticular Transplantation System (OATS; Arthrex, Naples, Fla). A cannulated sizing guide is placed to size the lesion in a posterior inferior location, which will prevent “engagement” with the glenoid when it is filled with a single large allograft plug. The plug functionally serves as a block to engagement, so it is not necessary to completely fill the defect. While the sizer is held in the desired position, a drill tip guide pin is fired through the center, and orientation is marked. A calibrated cutting blade is passed over the guide wire, and the recipient site defect is reamed until a bleeding bed of subchondral bone is encountered (
Fig. 14-15

). The recipient socket has been made and should be measured in four quadrants.

Figure 14-15 
The humeral head defect is reamed down to the level of bleeding subchondral bone. The defect is measured in four quadrants, and measurements are recorded.



 Preparation of the Allograft Plug

The allograft humeral head is secured in the allograft OATS workstation. The same sizer previously used to measure the Hill-Sachs lesion is placed over the corresponding location on the allograft and circumferentially marked, noting orientation. When the surgeon is satisfied with positioning, the donor harvesting drill is drilled through the entire length of the graft. It is important to drill the entire length of the allograft humeral head as it is relatively simple to trim the graft, but little can be done if the graft is too short. The harvested allograft is then measured and trimmed with an oscillating saw to mirror the depth of the defect (
Fig. 14-16

).

Figure 14-16 
A, The allograft humeral head is placed in the OATS allograft workstation and drilled full-length in the corresponding position. B, The graft is then trimmed with a microsagittal saw to mirror the measured dimensions of the recipient socket.



 Allograft Transplantation

The allograft plug is then press fitted in the prepared socket and gently tapped into position until all edges are flush with the surrounding native cartilage rim (
Fig. 14-17

). No fixation is required. The posterior capsule is closed with absorbable suture, and subcutaneous tissue and skin are closed in a routine fashion.

Figure 14-17 
The allograft plug is tapped gently into position until it is flush with the native surrounding cartilage rim. A, Cadaveric model of allograft plug seated in final position. B, Arthroscopic image of allograft in place. C, Three-dimensional CT reconstruction of allograft plug at 3-month followup visit in an active 19-year-old man.



Postoperative Considerations


Immobilization, Followup, and Rehabilitation

The shoulder is placed in a sling, and the sling is worn at all times including sleep. Pendulum exercises begin at 1 week. Passive and active-assisted range of motion begins at 1 to 2 months, avoiding stress on the posterior capsule (no adduction or internal rotation). The sling is discontinued at 2 months. Range of motion is gradually liberalized, and if the patient has full motion at 4 to 5 months, shoulder and periscapular strengthening is initiated. A functional training or throwing program begins at 6 to 7 months. Return to sport or full work duty is allowed when full functional pain-free range of motion and reasonable strength are achieved.


Complications

To date, long-term followup is not available for these treatment protocols, making prediction of potential complications difficult. Theoretical complications are those of allograft or autograft procedures, including nonunion, failed incorporation of the graft, and hardware failure. Long-term prospective data are needed to determine the rate of progression to degenerative arthritis.

PEARLS AND PITFALLS

       The CT scan, although it is not normally a component of an instability work-up, is essential if a significant bone defect is suspected. Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging will routinely underestimate the size of these lesions.
       Functional diagnostic arthroscopy must be performed to appreciate the potential contribution of osteoarticular defects to recurrent instability. For example, the arm must be placed in a position of function (usually abduction–external rotation) to determine whether a Hill-Sachs lesion truly “engages” in a functional position.

In Humeral Head Reconstruction

       In preparing the allograft, err on the side of oversizing the graft by 1 or 2 mm compared with the measured, prepared defect. Trim the graft accordingly with an oscillating saw. Alterations in one plane will affect the final dimensions of the graft in all planes.
       Use variable pitch compression screws for final fixation. Be sure that the screw heads are countersunk below the articular surface. Take the shoulder through a range of motion to be sure.
       To gain exposure to the posterolateral humeral head if the anterior approach is being used, a generous inferior (taken all the way up posteriorly) capsular release off of the humeral side is needed to externally rotate the humeral head sufficiently for exposure. We also recommend releasing (then repairing at the completion of the procedure) the upper 1 to 2 cm of the pectoralis major tendon on the humerus.

In Glenoid Reconstruction

       Use a curved osteotome or elevator to strip the medial soft tissues back a few millimeters off the glenoid rim. If this is not done, the full extent of anterior inferior glenoid bone loss may be underappreciated.
       Before positioning the allograft in the native recipient bed, pass two No. 0 Ethibond sutures through the graft. These will be used for later reattachment of the native capsule. It is significantly easier to do this before fixing the graft in place.
       Be cautious of overly aggressive capsular shift once the glenoid allograft is in place. The allograft will restore size to the glenoid and fill the previous void. Once the native capsule is attached to the allograft, redundancy is partially addressed, and the humeral-based shift need not be as aggressive as may have been anticipated.


Results

Published reports of osteoarticular allograft reconstruction of osseous defects of the glenohumeral joint are limited. Most are case reports or small case series. The best followup data range from 2 to 5 years. Still, early biomechanical and clinical results are promising. To date, recurrent instability that follows these reconstruction procedures has not been reported. Satisfaction rates of patients and functional assessment scores are greatly improved and loss of motion is minimal compared with more historic procedures. Logic suggests that with greater stability, the progression of degenerative arthritis will be slowed, but more data and time are required to validate this claim. We believe that anatomic reconstruction of the humeral head and glenoid represents a viable alternative to Bristow and Latarjet procedures in the young, high-demand patient with a significant osseous lesion (Tables 14-1 and 14-2 [1] [2]).


Table 14-1 
 — Clinical Results of Glenoid Reconstruction
Author Procedure Followup Outcome
Warner et al[31] (2006) Iliac crest autograft 33-month mean No recurrence (N = 11)
      7-degree loss of flexion
      14-degree loss of external rotation
Hutchinson et al[19] (1995) Iliac crest autograft (N = 6) 32-month mean No recurrence
  Femoral head allograft (N = 9)   Average motion loss: 16 to 26 degrees of external rotation
Haaker et al[14] (1993) Iliac crest autograft 6 to 42 months No recurrence (N = 24)
      10-degree loss of external rotation
Scheibel et al[27] (2004) Anatomic screw fixation of large bony Bankart lesion 30-month mean No recurrence (N = 10)
      12-degree loss of external rotation


Table 14-2 
 — Clinical Results of Reconstruction of Humeral Head Defects
Author Procedure Followup Outcome
Gerber[10] (1997) Chronic locked anterior dislocation; large anatomic graft 4 patients No recurrence
      Forward flexion of 145 degrees
Miniaci and Gish[23] (2004) Large anatomic allograft Average of 50 months No recurrence (N = 18)
      2 of 18 required later hardware removal
Chapovsky and Kelly[6] (2005) Arthroscopic mosaicplasty Case report (1 year) No recurrence
      Return to sport (basketball)
Kropf and Sekiya[22] (2006) Humeral head osteochondral allograft transplantation Case report (1 year) No recurrence
      Return to active military duty


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