Chapter 3 Instability

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CHAPTER 3 | Instability

FIGURE 3-8  A: Outline of capsulotomy. B: Dissect the capsule 1 cm medial to the glenoid rim before detaching it from the glenoid neck to preserve as much capsular length as possible for later reattachment.

FIGURE 3-9  Coracoid graft preparation. A: The coracoid is grasped with an instrument. B: A straight sawblade is used to remove a thin sliver of bone from the medial surface. C: The medial surface has been cut and will be secured to the glenoid rim. C, coracoid graft.