2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Bone Loss: Contemporary Spectrum of Pathology

Bone Loss: Contemporary Spectrum of Pathology

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of stabilizing shoulders in patients with instability, highlighting that these patients are prone to recurrent dislocations. Key considerations include understanding the patient's activity level and the extent of bone loss, which affects treatment choice. Cases range from simple arthroscopic repairs for minimal bone loss to complex bony procedures and combined techniques for significant defects and high-risk patients, such as athletes and rodeo cowboys. The speaker also discusses options for failed surgeries, like distal tibial grafts. An algorithmic approach tailored to patient risk and pathology is essential, with the ultimate goal of achieving a stable, functional shoulder.

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Dr. Stephen Brockmeier

Keywords

shoulder stabilization

instability

bone loss

arthroscopic repair

distal tibial graft