The Alvik glenoplasty for the unstable shoulder

Authors

  • Göran Toolanen
  • Arne Kjellgren
  • Håkan Olsson
  • Barry Högström

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679009006499

Abstract

Sixteen cases of subaxial subluxation 66 shoulders treated with the Alvik modification of the Eden-Hybbinette operation for recurrent anterior dislocation or subluxation were examined with an average follow-up of 6 years. Two shoulders had redislocated and one had subluxations. Forty-five of the 57 cases radiographically examined showed bony healing of the transplant; nonunion of the transplant occurred in 6 cases and resorption in another 6. The objective results were excellent in 35 cases, good in 18, fair in 3, and poor in 3 cases. The patients' subjective rating was excellent or good in 61 of the 66 cases. The Alvik operation can be recommended.

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Published

1990-01-01

How to Cite

Toolanen, G., Kjellgren, A., Olsson, H., & Högström, B. (1990). The Alvik glenoplasty for the unstable shoulder. Acta Orthopaedica, 61(2), 111–115. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679009006499