Whalen Ryan J, Adriani Marco, Ganokroj Phob, Provencher Matthew T
Steadman Philippon Research Insitute, 181 W Meadow Drive, Suite 400, Vail, CO 81657, USA.
Steadman Philippon Research Insitute, 181 W Meadow Drive, Suite 400, Vail, CO 81657, USA; Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Viale Europa, 11-25123, Brescia, Italy.
Clin Sports Med. 2024 Oct;43(4):649-660. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2024.03.022. Epub 2024 Apr 27.
Utilizing fresh distal tibia allograft in anterior glenoid reconstruction has emerged as a highly advantageous approach in addressing instances of failed anterior shoulder stabilization with glenoid bone loss. This procedure offers several benefits, including the absence of donor-site morbidity, restoration of significant glenoid defects, reestablishment of joint congruity with the humeral head, restoration of glenoid biomechanics, and the addition of cartilage to the glenoid. Furthermore, it provides a robust and reliable alternative for managing failed stabilization procedures, leading to improved clinical outcomes and a high graft healing rate, while maintaining a low occurrence of recurrent instability.