Arthroscopic autograft reconstruction of the inferior glenohumeral ligament: Exploration of technical feasibility in cadaveric shoulder specimens

Int J Shoulder Surg. 2013 Jan;7(1):32-6. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.109893.

Abstract

Failure of primary arthroscopic Bankart repair in anterior-inferior glenohumeral instability is low, but in some cases revision surgery is required. Revision procedures show good to excellent results but typically are done open and do not respect the anatomical functionality of the joint capsule. The purpose of this cadaveric study was to explore the feasibility of a completely arthroscopic anatomical reconstruction of the inferior glenohumeral ligament using a hamstring autograft.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; autograft reconstruction; cadaver study; inferior glenohumeral ligament.