Changes in Scapular Function, Shoulder Strength, and Range of Motion Occur After Latarjet Procedure.

7 A computed tomography–based study, performed 6 months after surgery, showed no significant difference in the scapular position between the operative side and nonoperative side, but a small trend toward scapular retraction was observed. 8 The α angle (i.e., angle between the tangent to the posterior surface of the scapula and the anterior-posterior axis) of the affected side increased from a mean of 49° to 52° ( Fig 1 ). 8 Carbone et al. 9 showed the development of scapular dyskinesis 20 months after the Latarjet procedure, with associated lower functional scores (Rowe score, 82 vs 90 for dyskinesis vs no dyskinesis [ P = .047]; Subjective Shoulder Value, 81 vs 90 [ P = .046]).

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