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Abstract

Introduction: the purpose of this study was to report the functional results, return to sport, consolidation rate and complications in young athletes with a previous failed Latarjet surgery, treated with an autologous iliac crest graft.

Materials and methods: between 2017 and 2020, twelve patients with recurrent glenohumeral instability were operated on at our institution after previous failed stabilization with Latarjet surgery with autologous iliac crest graft as revision surgery. Functional evaluation was performed with the Rowe score, the VAS, and the ASOSS score. We evaluated the percentage of return to sport, the level reached, and the time it took the athletes to compete again. Bone consolidation and the adequate position of the graft were evaluated in all cases with front and profile X-rays of the shoulder and computed tomography with 3D reconstruction. Complications and revisions were recorded.

Results: the average follow-up was 42.6 months (range 24 to 92 months). The Rowe score, visual analog scale, and ASOSS were significantly improved after surgery (p <0.1). Nine patients returned to sport, eight of them at the same level. The bone graft consolidated in all patients. There were no recurrences. No complications were reported.

Conclusion: autologous iliac crest grafting is a valid option for the treatment of athletes with recurrent glenohumeral instability after previous failed stabilization with a Latarjet procedure.