Latarjet Procedure
The Latarjet transfers a block of bone with its attached tendon to the front of the socket, deepening it and adding a dynamic sling — the most reliable solution when bone is missing.
3D Animation (1:14)Watch how the Latarjet procedure is performed
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1:14Latarjet Procedure — 3D Animation
See how the procedure is performed step-by-step in this animation.
1:08Latarjet Technique (Real Footage)
For medical professionals: the surgical technique of the Latarjet procedure, step by step.
For Medical Professionals
1:22Recovery After Latarjet Surgery
Bone healing of the graft, motion milestones, and return to contact sport.
Bone Reconstruction
1 Night Stay
75–100 Minutes
Highly ReliableSurgical Steps (Overview)
Bone Loss Measurement
CT defines the glenoid defect and confirms the indication.
Coracoid Harvest
The coracoid process is harvested with the conjoint tendon attached.
Glenoid Preparation
The front rim of the socket is prepared for the graft.
Graft Fixation
The block is fixed flush to the rim with two screws.
Sling Effect Check
The conjoint tendon sling and stability are verified.
Recovery Timeline (Step by Step)
Week 1–3Sling · Pendulum motion · Pain and swelling control
Week 3–6Assisted motion · Sling discarded · Scapular work
Week 6–12Full active motion · Progressive strengthening
Month 3–5Loaded strengthening once bone healing is confirmed
Month 6–9Return to contact and collision sport*When the socket has lost bone — through repeated dislocations or a fracture — soft-tissue repair alone has a high failure rate. The Latarjet solves the problem structurally.
It works in two ways at once: the graft restores the bony arc of the socket, and the transferred tendon acts as a dynamic sling in front of the joint. Recurrence rates are very low.
- Significant glenoid bone loss on CT
- Recurrent instability after a failed Bankart repair
- Collision athletes with high recurrence risk
- Marked capsular deficiency or hyperlaxity with instability
- CT scanBone loss is measured before the decision is made
- Understand the trade-offVery reliable stability, in exchange for a bigger operation
- Sling arrangedWorn for approximately three weeks
- Smoking and healthNicotine and poor nutrition impair graft healing
The Latarjet is not a bigger version of a Bankart, it is a different solution to a different problem. When bone is missing, restoring the bony arc is the only thing that reliably stops the shoulder dislocating.
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Note: This information is for general education only and should not replace a consultation with your doctor.
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