Arthroscopic Anterior and Posterior Glenohumeral Capsular Augmentation With Gracilis Allograft.

Michael D Maloney, Omkar N Prabhavalkar, Samantha Levin, Richard Lander, Brett P Salazar, Sandeep Mannava

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Michael D MaloneyDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.

Omkar N PrabhavalkarDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2906-8821

Samantha LevinDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9452-1733

Richard LanderDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5621-4951

Brett P SalazarDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7913-6047

Sandeep MannavaDepartment of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Divisions of Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester New York U.S.A.

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Abstract

Multidirectional instability in patients with connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is difficult to treat due to poor tissue quality and frequent failure of standard repairs. We describe an arthroscopic technique using gracilis tendon allografts to perform an anterior and posterior capsular augmentation in the revision setting with subscapularis deficiency. Allografts are anchored to the glenoid and humeral head in a sling configuration, restoring capsular restraint and stability. This method builds upon prior posterior-only augmentation by providing circumferential support and utilizing allograft to overcome compromised native tissue.

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PMID42519645

DOI10.1002/atn2.70017

PMCPMC13383897

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