ABSTRACT
Objective:
To assess which of two procedures, Bristow or Latarjet, is anatomically the most appropriate for the general population.
Methods:
One thousand one hundred and thirty two shoulders were evaluated by an observer who measured the following coracoid process parameters - length, angle and minimum thickness - through Computed Tomography (CT) analysis. Statistical analysis was carried out by ANOVA and Bland-Altman tests.
Results:
The mean length, angle and minimum thickness of the coracoid were 27.0 ± 3.80 mm; 103.54 ± 14.03°; and 9.16 ± 6.38 mm, respectively. Gender differences were statistically significant.
Conclusion:
According to this image-based anatomic study, the coracoid process dimensions do not influence the choice between Bristow or Latarjet procedures. Level of Evidence III, Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the Results of Treatment.
Keywords:
Shoulder dislocation/etiology. Joint instability. Range of motion; articular. Treatment outcome
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