Is the Latarjet procedure risky? Analysis of complications and learning curve

The purpose of this study was to analyse the learning curve and complication rate of the open Latarjet procedure. The first 68 Latarjet procedures performed by a single surgeon for chronic anterior shoulder instability were reviewed retrospectively. The standard open surgical technique was followed faithfully during each procedure. Post-operative complications were taken from patient medical records. Post-operative evaluation consisted of clinical and radiological assessments. The rate of early (