The Latarjet procedure for anterior shoulder instability in pediatric and adolescent athletes

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the surgical outcomes of the Latarjet procedure in pediatric and adolescent athletic population and compared to alternative surgical techniques used to treat anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss. Methods: This was a retrospective comparative cohort study conducted on 40 patients with a mean age of 16.7 years (range: 14.3 to 19.2) with anterior shoulder instability and glenoid bone loss confirmed radiographically. Demographic, clinical and physical exam features were recorded pre- and post-operatively, …