AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Arthroscopic Bone Blocks

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In this video, the speaker discusses the treatment of bone defects in unstable shoulders. They explain that bone defects can result in a high recurrence rate if only soft tissue repair is done. The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper evaluation techniques, such as true AP views and 3D CT scans, to identify bone loss. They also discuss the controversy surrounding when to perform a bony procedure versus a soft tissue one. The speaker describes their preferred technique, the bone block procedure, and its advantages over other methods. They present their own research showing good outcomes and lower complication rates with the bone block procedure. In conclusion, the speaker argues that the bone block procedure is a safe, reproducible, and effective treatment for unstable shoulders with bone defects.

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Ettore Taverna, MD

Keywords

bone defects

unstable shoulders

treatment

bone block procedure

evaluation techniques