Coracoid transfer in Bristow-Latarjet procedure: does it modify the biceps muscle?

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2008 Jan;16(1):81-5. doi: 10.1007/s00167-007-0436-3. Epub 2007 Nov 8.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the size and morphologic patterns of the biceps muscle after coracoid transfer performed during the Bristow-Latarjet procedure to treat anterior shoulder instability. We analyzed retrospectively 26 patients, who underwent a Bristow-Latarjet procedure, and 23 volunteers (control group) with no shoulder disease. A US machine (ATL 5000 HDI, probe 4.2 MHz) was used to determine the biceps section area (BA) and biceps echogenicity (BE). The dominant and non-dominant limbs in both groups were compared. The coracoid transfer performed in the Bristow-Latarjet procedure to treat recurrent anterior shoulder instability does not modify the size and morphology of the biceps muscle.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology*
  • Muscular Atrophy / etiology*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Shoulder Injuries*
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Tendon Transfer / adverse effects*
  • Tendon Transfer / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography