Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization using transglenoid sutures

The results of arthroscopic stabilization using multiple transglenoid sutur es in 24 patients with posttraumatic recurrent anterior shoulder instabilit y are presented with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. No serious complicatio ns were recorded. There were 2 recurrences. The remaining 22 patients had g ood or excellent results according to the modified Rowe score, with a media n score of 89. The median value for loss of external rotation was 5 degrees . Seventeen patients were active in sports and 11 returned to the same spor ts at the same competitive level.