Arthroscopic Latarjet Treatment in India

Angel Verma, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Angel Verma, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber, had his life upended by a traumatic shoulder dislocation during a climbing fall two years prior. Since then, he suffered from recurrent instability, with his shoulder popping out during mundane activities like reaching for a high shelf or even while sleeping. The constant fear of another 'episode' made him abandon climbing and live cautiously. An MRI confirmed a significant bony defect (Hill-Sachs lesion) and torn labrum. His orthopedic surgeon explained that a standard arthroscopic Bankart repair would likely fail due to the bone loss and recommended the Arthroscopic Latarjet. This procedure would transfer a piece of his coracoid bone to the shoulder socket to create a 'bony block' and restore stability. Angel was apprehensive about the complexity of the surgery but trusted his surgeon's expertise. The arthroscopic approach meant smaller incisions and less tissue disruption. The first six weeks of recovery in a sling were frustrating for the active young man, but he diligently followed his physiotherapy protocol. By six months, he had regained most of his range of motion without the haunting fear of dislocation. At nine months, he tentatively returned to the climbing gym. Emotionally, Angel journeyed from a state of anxiety and loss of identity as an athlete to one of immense relief and regained confidence. He no longer feels his shoulder is a 'ticking time bomb' and is slowly rebuilding the strength and trust to return to his passion.