Abstract
Purpose.
To evaluate results of the modified Boytchev procedure for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder in 60 patients.
Methods.
Medical records of 45 men and 15 women aged 20 to 44 years who underwent the modified Boytchev procedure for recurrent anterior dislocation of the right (n=44) and left (n=16) shoulders were reviewed. The mean number of dislocations was 14. Outcome was evaluated using the Burkhead and Rockwood criteria.
Results.
The mean follow-up period was 56 months. Outcome was excellent in 32 patients, good in 21, and fair in 7. None had poor outcome. The mean external rotation deficit at 0° and 90° of abduction improved from 14° to 7° (p=0.04) and 18° to 7° (p=0.03), respectively. Two patients had fragmentation of the coracoid process, which was fixed with non-absorbable suture. Two patients had traction injury to the musculocutaneous nerve, which recovered after 6 months. One patient had recurrent dislocation that ruled out the chance of revision surgery.
Conclusion.
The modified Boytchev procedure is a viable and simple treatment for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation.