Latarjet Shoulder Stabilization Surgery

Repeated shoulder dislocations can make everyday movements, work, and sport feel unpredictable. The Latarjet procedure is a shoulder stabilization surgery used for selected patients with recurrent anterior instability, when the upper arm bone repeatedly slips out towards the front of the shoulder socket. By adding bone and reinforcing support at the front of the joint, it can help reduce the risk of further dislocations.

Surgical Solutions Network offers private Latarjet surgery at our accredited surgical facilities in Brossard (Greater Montreal), Quebec; Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; and Burnaby (Metro Vancouver), British Columbia. Our orthopedic surgical team will assess your shoulder, explain your treatment options, and help you understand whether this procedure is appropriate for your condition.

Why Choose Surgical Solutions Network

Shoulder instability needs a treatment plan that considers both the damage to the joint and the activities you want to return to. Our team provides patient-centred care, with clear explanations of your medical condition, the surgical approach and treatment plan, and the postoperative rehabilitation needed to protect your repair.

At Surgical Solutions Network, you can access private shoulder surgery at an accredited surgical facility equipped with advanced equipment and operating rooms. Our healthcare professionals help you prepare for surgery and understand your follow-up plan, with care provided here in Canada.

Who We Help

We welcome patients from across Canada. Our intake team will confirm your eligibility for surgery and explain which medical records, imaging, and assessments are needed for your surgical consultation. If you are travelling for surgery, you will receive guidance on planning for your procedure and recovery.

Common Conditions Treated

Latarjet surgery may be considered for selected patients with:

• Recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations or partial dislocations
• Shoulder instability associated with bone loss at the front of the socket
• Persistent or recurrent instability after a previous stabilization procedure
• A high risk of further instability with a soft tissue repair alone

When Is Latarjet Surgery Recommended?

Surgery may be recommended when instability continues, repeated dislocations interfere with daily life, or non-surgical treatment does not provide adequate stability.

Latarjet surgery may be an option when there is significant glenoid bone loss, a previous repair has failed, or a soft tissue repair alone carries a high risk of recurrence. During your consultation, your surgeon will consider your imaging, previous injuries, work, and sporting demands.

How Does the Latarjet Procedure Stabilize the Shoulder?

The procedure transfers a small piece of bone from the coracoid process, a projection on the shoulder blade, to the front of the shoulder socket. The transferred bone increases support at the front of the glenoid. The attached tendon also provides a sling effect that helps resist forward displacement of the upper arm bone in vulnerable positions.

How Is Latarjet Surgery Performed?

Latarjet surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic. A nerve block may also be used to help control pain after the procedure. The surgeon prepares the coracoid bone graft, transfers it with its attached tendon to the front of the glenoid, and secures it in position, commonly with screws. The graft then needs time to heal to the socket.

The operation is commonly performed through an incision at the front of the shoulder. Your surgeon will explain the approach planned for you, any additional repairs, and the expected length of stay. After surgery, you will wear a sling to protect the shoulder during early healing.

Potential Benefits of Latarjet Surgery

For appropriately selected patients, potential benefits include:

• Improved stability of the shoulder joint
• Reduced risk of further anterior dislocations
• Additional bony support where socket bone loss has occurred
• Greater confidence using the shoulder in daily activities
• A supported return to work, exercise, or sport after rehabilitation

Recovery After Latarjet Surgery

Recovery takes several months and depends on bone healing, your overall health, and the demands of the activities you want to resume. A sling is often needed for around three to six weeks, although your surgeon will confirm your schedule. You will receive instructions on pain management, incision care, sleeping, and the movements to avoid.

Physiotherapy progresses in stages, beginning with protected movement and advancing to strength and functional exercises as healing allows. Follow the limits set by your surgeon and physiotherapist rather than forcing shoulder movement or starting resistance exercises early. Follow-up appointments and imaging may be used to assess healing before your activity level increases.

Desk-based work may be possible earlier than physical work. Heavy lifting, contact sports, and overhead activities usually require several months of rehabilitation and clearance from your surgeon.

Take the Next Step

If repeated dislocations or a feeling that your shoulder may slip out are limiting your daily life, our team can help you explore your options. Contact Surgical Solutions Network to request a consultation and learn whether Latarjet surgery may be right for you.