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    What are the Indications for the Latarjet Procedure?

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  • Mr Austin Vo

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Mr Austin Vo is a highly qualified Melbourne trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in all aspects of shoulder and knee surgery. His international subspecialty training … View Profile

    The Latarjet procedure is indicated for anterior shoulder instability that is recurrent and caused by a bony Bankart lesion.

    The surgery is also considered as a revision option after surgical repair of the labrum (Bankart repair) has failed and the patient has further shoulder instability.

    Importantly though, it is considered in higher risk individuals where a standard Bankart repair has a higher rate of failure because it may not be enough to stabilise the shoulder. Therefore, the Latarjet procedure should be considered instead of Bankart repair, in younger active patients, particularly involved in collision sports such as AFL and AFLW.

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