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Study finds similar adverse event rates with arthroscopic Laterjet compared with open Laterjet
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Investigators of this study found the adverse event rate was insignificant following arthroscopic Laterjet for anterior shoulder instability, with rates similar to those found with open Laterjet.
Researchers identified 83 patients who underwent an arthroscopic Laterjet procedure. The patients had a mean age of 28 years. Most patients were men (n=76). Investigators categorized adverse events as either a problem or complication. Clinical visits and radiographs were conducted at 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Patients were followed for a mean of 17 months.
Findings showed 20 patients developed either a problem or a complication. The problem and complication rates were 18% and 10%, respectively. Investigators noted an intraoperative fracture of the coracoid graft was the most common adverse event. One case was converted to an open procedure intraoperatively, and one patient had a transient axillary nerve injury.
According to researchers, secondary operative procedures were needed in seven patients. There were no significant differences in the problem rates and complication rates between primary cases and revision cases. ‒ by Monica Jaramillo
Disclosures: Athwal reports support from Depuy Synthes, Tornier, Imascap and Smith & Nephew; grants from the NIH, Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Physicians Services Incorporated; and has patents pending related to arthroplasty. Please see the full study for a list of all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures.
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