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ArticleCureus2025

Recurrent Shoulder Instability With Glenoid Bone Loss: A Case Report on Congruent Arc Latarjet.

Kashif Memon, Manahil Awan, Shahzad Ahmad, Shenouda Shehata Abdelmesih, Ahmed A Ali

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kashif MemonTrauma and Orthopedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR.
Manahil AwanSurgery, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Shahzad AhmadSurgery, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Shenouda Shehata AbdelmesihOrthopedics and Traumatology, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, OMN.
Ahmed A AliEmergency, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Hawally, KWT.

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Abstract

Recurrent shoulder instability is challenging and is linked to significant bony defects such as glenoid bone loss and Hill-Sachs lesions (HSLs). The Latarjet procedure, particularly its congruent arc modification, provides a dependable solution for complex cases with combined glenoid and humeral bone loss. We report the case of a 23-year-old wrestler with recurrent left shoulder dislocations over seven years, severely impairing his daily activities. Clinically, there was a positive apprehension test and limited external rotation. Imaging showed a large HSL and an inverted pear-shaped glenoid, indicating marked bone loss. Glenoid track (GT) analysis confirmed an off-track lesion with high engagement risk. After diagnostic arthroscopy confirmed the bone loss, an open congruent arc Latarjet (CAL) procedure was performed via a deltopectoral approach. The coracoid graft was fixed with two parallel screws, and postoperative radiology verified proper placement. At three months, the patient regained full, pain-free motion without recurrence or functional limitation. This case highlights the importance of early bone loss recognition, accurate imaging, and meticulous planning. The CAL remains an effective option for restoring stability in high-demand patients.

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arthroscopycongruent arc latarjetglenohumeral dislocationglenoid bone losshill-sachs lesionrecurrent shoulder instability

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PMID41235015
PMCPMC12606680

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