The Labroplasty Procedure for Anterior Shoulder Stabilization

Many surgical stabilization techniques are used for treatment of anterior shoulder instability. Most techniques, either open or arthroscopic, involve reattachment or repair of the anterior glenoid labrum and rely on the integrity of the labrum. We present a novel technique for labral reconstruction for those cases where the labrum is either irreparable or missing. It is particularly useful in revision situations and salvage reconstructions. This open procedure uses the adjacent medial capsule to recreate the labrum and restore capsulolabral integrity.