# Comparison of the Latarjet Procedure and Iliac Crest Bone Graft Transfer in Bone Bankart Lesions in Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Dislocations

## TL;DR

This study compares two surgical procedures for treating bone injuries in recurring shoulder dislocations and finds that both are effective, though one takes longer to perform.

## Contribution

The paper provides a direct comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes between the Latarjet procedure and iliac crest bone graft transfer for bony Bankart lesions.

## Key findings

- Both procedures showed similar clinical and radiological outcomes in terms of age, motion, and scores.
- The iliac crest bone graft transfer had a significantly longer operation time than the Latarjet procedure.

## Abstract

Objective: There are various treatment modalities for bony Bankart lesions following glenohumeral joint dislocations. In this research, we aimed to compare the radiological and clinical results of patients who underwent the Latarjet procedure and iliac crest bone graft transfer.

Materials and methods: Clinical and radiological data of 15 patients were retrospectively evaluated. Inclusion criteria were a history of at least two dislocations, being between 18-65 years of age and having at least 10% glenoid bone loss. The exclusion criteria were defined as follows: patients who underwent only soft tissue procedures, patients who did not attend the follow-up, patients with other pathology in the upper extremity (fracture, cuff tear, etc.), and patients with a follow-up period of less than 12 months time. Nine patients underwent the Latarjet procedure and six underwent iliac crest bone graft transfer. Clinical evaluation, age, gender, body mass index, range of motion, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QDASH) score, Constant score, and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score were evaluated. Radiographic evaluation was performed with preoperative and postoperative direct radiographs and computed tomography. Mann-Whitney U test, t-test, and Fisher exact tests were used for group comparisons.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 32.6 years and the mean follow-up period was 24.9 months. When the two groups were compared, no statistical difference was found in terms of age, gender, body mass index, range of motion, Constant score, VAS score, glenoid cartilage stepping, and bone defect (p>0.05). The operation time was longer in the iliac crest bone graft transfer group compared to the Latarjet group (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Latarjet and iliac crest bone graft transfer can be used successfully in the treatment of bony Bankart in recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations. The operation time is longer in iliac crest bone graft transfer compared to the Latarjet procedure.