AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Distal Radius Allograft for Glenohumeral Instability: A Novel Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction Option in the Setting of Glenoid Bone Loss

Distal Radius Allograft for Glenohumeral Instability: A Novel Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction Option in the Setting of Glenoid Bone Loss

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The video discusses a novel option for glenoid reconstruction using the distal radius as a graft. The study compared the distal radius to the distal tibia as potential graft options based on their radius of curvature and bone mineral density. The researchers found that the distal radius had a greater mean graft length and a more acute radius of curvature anteriorly, which could provide better anterior buttress. The bone mineral density of the distal radius was similar to other available grafts. The study suggests that the distal radius could be a viable option for larger bone defects in glenoid reconstruction, but further clinical and biomechanical testing is needed. Some limitations of the study include the use of cadaveric analysis and potential variations in allograft size and availability.

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Adam Khan

Keywords

glenoid reconstruction

distal radius graft

distal tibia graft

radius of curvature

bone mineral density