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Latarjet Procedure

Surgical Procedure

The Latarjet procedure, also known as the Latarjet-Bristow procedure, is a surgical operation used to treat recurrent shoulder dislocations that are typically caused by bone loss or a fracture of the glenoid. It was first described by the French surgeon Michel Latarjet in 1954.

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The Latarjet operation, also known as the Latarjet-Bristow procedure, is a surgical procedure used to treat recurrent shoulder dislocations, typically caused by bone loss or a fracture of the glenoid.
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Wikidata: Latarjet Procedure
Wikidata Q18345313, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Latarjet procedure (Wikipedia)
Treats: Joint Dislocation, lead paragraphView the Source
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