Journal article
Humeral Avulsion of the Glenohumeral Ligament: Indications for Surgical Treatment and Outcomes—A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The inferior glenohumeral ligament, the most important static anterior stabilizer of the shoulder, becomes disrupted in humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligament (HAGL) lesions. Unfortunately, HAGL lesions commonly go unrecognized. A missed HAGL during an index operation to treat anterior shoulder instability may lead to persistent instability. Currently, there are no large studies describing the indications for surgical repair …
Authors
Bozzo A; Oitment C; Thornley P; Yan J; Habib A; Hoppe DJ; Athwal GS; Ayeni OR
Journal
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 8,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
August 1, 2017
DOI
10.1177/2325967117723329
ISSN
2325-9671