Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Latarjet Using Suture Button Fixation

Abstract Background Latarjet has become a common treatment option for patients with shoulder instability in the setting of bone loss. The coracoid is commonly secured with screws Methods All patients who underwent Latarjet with suture button fixation with minimum 1-year follow-up were eligible for inclusion. Preoperative demographic and clinical outcome data including American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were recorded and compared to postoperative scores. Radiographs were reviewed for signs of non-union. Complications were recorded. Results Overall 21 patients (76% male, average age: 30.4 +/- 11.3 years) underwent Latarjet with suture button fixation. Significant improvements at 1 year were seen in ASES (p Conclusion Suture button fixation of the coracoid during the Latarjet provides encouraging clinical and radiographic outcomes at 1 and 2 years.