Arthroscopic Fixation vs. Allograft Replacement in Type Ia Glenoid Fractures: A Comparative Study of Outcomes

Glenoid fractures, which happen in the shoulder, are usually caused by either instability or severe injury. A specific type, called Ideberg-Goss Type Ia, involves a break in the front part of the glenoid (the socket of the shoulder joint) without affecting the neck of the bone or the rest of the shoulder blade. Treating these fractures without surgery doesn’t work well. Surgeons can use either open or minimally invasive (arthroscopic) methods, but there’s no clear agreement on the best option. Open surgery tends to have more complications. One minimally invasive method, called Arthroscopic Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction (AAGR), uses a bone graft from a donor and is a safe and reliable option for some fractures. This study compares two approaches: fixing the bone arthroscopically or replacing the damaged part with a graft. This study’s results will give surgeons more data on clinical outcomes after different arthroscopic surgeries for Ia glenoid fractures.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ivan Wong

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Partner:

Nova Scotia Health

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Dalhousie University

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