Functional biomechanical comparison of Latarjet vs. distal tibial osteochondral allograft for anterior glenoid defect reconstruction.

Latarjet coracoid osseous autograft and distal tibial osteochondral allograft reconstructions of large (25%) glenoid bone defects prevent failure (dislocation) and are associated with significant glenohumeral kinematic differences that largely confer less translation, load, and torque on the joint in abduction when compared to the native state. These findings suggest that these 2 surgical techniques exhibit similar glenohumeral kinematics such that each provides adequate functional stability following anterior glenoid bone reconstruction. Joint compression load and articular contact pressure distribution may favor distal tibial osteochondral allograft reconstruction for treatment of large (25%) anterior glenoid bone defects associated with shoulder instability.