Editorial Commentary: Posterior Shoulder Instability and Anatomic Capsular-Labral Reconstruction: Repair the Posterior Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament to the Glenoid Neck at the 7 O’Clock Position

Abstract

Posteroinferior glenohumeral instability occurs in 10% of all instability cases but is observed increasingly more often. Arthroscopic posterior capsulolabral repair is the current standard for surgical management if nonoperative treatment fails. In contrast to the anterior inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL), the posterior IGHL inserts onto the glenoid surface rather than onto the labrum. This implies that suture anchors should be placed on the glenoid rim when repairing these defects. However, clinical studies demonstrate excellent clinical outcomes irrespective of the location of the suture anchor.