Tag Robert U. Hartzler

Coronoid Fractures

Introduction Fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna occur on the injury spectrum of complex elbow instability (see Chapter 36 ). Thus, associated bone and ligament injuries are the rule with coronoid fractures, and many of the topics contained…

Coracoid transfer: The open latarjet procedure for the treatment of recurrent anterior inferior glenohumeral instability in patients with bone deficiency

OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis The majority of anterior instability cases requiring surgery can be successfully managed with arthroscopic soft tissue repair or reconstruction. In the setting of significant bone defects, however, recurrence is high with isolated arthroscopic Bankart repair. The Latarjet…