Editorial Commentary: Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability With Glenoid Bone Loss Requires Restoring the Bone.

Abstract

The success of treating anterior glenohumeral instability relies on multiple factors, including glenoid bone loss. Subcritical bone loss (<13.5%) has proven again and again to be a critical consideration when treating this problem. This proves more challenging in a population that participates in contact sports. The importance of restoring native anatomy, including the glenoid bone, is critical in ensuring a successful outcome. This is especially true in the setting of a bony Bankart lesion, where merely repairing the soft tissues and ignoring the bony fragment leads to unfavorable results.