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Posterior glenoid osteoplasty for unstable dislocating shoulders. Surgery to build up the back of the glenoid socket using an osteotomy and graft can restore shoulder anatomy and lessen pain and improve function.

Edited By: Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D., Winston J. Warme, MD
Last updated Friday, October 16, 2009

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A common cause of posterior dislocations and posterior instability of the shoulder is the loss of the rim or lip on the back of the socket of the shoulder joint. The posterior glenoid concavity can be restored by a procedure known as posterior glenoid osteoplasty.

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Surgery for posterior shoulder instability at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

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