Osteoarticular Allograft Reconstruction of a Large Glenoid and Humeral Head Defect in Recurrent Shoulder Instability

Abstract

In a select group of patients, recurrent shoulder instability is accompanied by sizable glenoid or humeral osteochondral lesions. Occasionally, these lesions may be large enough to warrant surgical reconstruction, as previous reports have shown that these defects can contribute to surgical failure if not addressed. The following article outlines a novel technique that was used to address a combined humeral and glenoid osteoarticular defect using allograft tissue. Both defects were large enough to warrant surgical reconstruction, with the potential benefit of a near-anatomic postoperative glenohumeral range of motion.