Cost-effectiveness analysis of Latarjet versus arthroscopic Bankart with remplissage in anterior shoulder instability: A retrospective cohort study from Ecuador
Shoulder & Elbow | 2026 | Alejandro Barros Castro, Francisco Endara, Marco Yanez, Roberto Aguire
Background Recurrent anterior shoulder instability with subcritical glenoid bone loss poses a treatment dilemma. Arthroscopic Bankart repair with additional remplissage and the open Latarjet procedure are commonly used, but their real-world economic impact in Latin America is poorly defined. Objective To compare midterm clinical outcomes and real-world costs between the Latarje...