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Case Reports
. 2020 Feb 25:26:100286.
doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100286. eCollection 2020 Apr.

Pan-labral tear of the shoulder joint in a non-athlete patient with six years history of recurrent shoulder subluxations and intraoperative findings of osteoarthritic changes: A case report

Joseph Maalouly  1 , Dany Aouad  1 , Antonios Tawk  1 , Nabil Dib  1 , Georges El Rassi  1
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Pan-labral tear of the shoulder joint in a non-athlete patient with six years history of recurrent shoulder subluxations and intraoperative findings of osteoarthritic changes: A case report

Joseph Maalouly et al. Trauma Case Rep. .

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Abstract

The hypermobility of the glenohumeral joint accounts for its anatomic predisposition for instability and dislocation. The stability of the shoulder joint is dependent on static and dynamic soft tissue structures, among which is the labrum. Circumferential labral tears are a rare pathological entity of shoulder instability that have not been commonly reported in the literature. A detailed history and physical examination are crucial for accurate diagnosis since MRIs have a poor sensitivity. A 40-year-old male patient with a history of atraumatic recurrent left shoulder subluxations for 6 years. On physical examination, there was no evidence of motor or sensory deficit. MR images were suggestive of Hills-Sachs lesion with intact rotator cuffs. Pan-labral tear repair via arthroscopy presents a unique challenge, even for the skilled orthopedic surgeon. Hence, the repair demands accessory portals and percutaneous techniques for the adequate placement of anchors. The purpose of this case is the rare presentation of a pan-labral tear repaired arthroscopically.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; Panlabral; Shoulder.

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No funds were received in support of this study. The authors declare no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.

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Axial T2 MRI of the left shoulder showing panlabral tear with osteoarthritis.
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Coronal T2 MRI of the left shoulder showing panlabral tear.
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Sagittal T2 MRI of the left shoulder showing panlabral tear.
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