Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management for Severe Glenohumeral Arthritis in an Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighter: A Case Report. Issue 2 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ernat, Justin J.; Wright, Cynthia J.; Rakowski, Dylan R.; Millett, Peter J.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 11:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: glenohumeral arthritis -- arthroscopy -- comprehensive arthroscopic management -- shoulder -- glenohumeral joint; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00833
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 41-year-old, former world-champion, mixed martial arts fighter presented with debilitating pain and loss of motion because of severe glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA) in the setting of a previous shoulder instability stabilization procedure. Multiple conservative treatments failed to provide permanent relief, and he elected to undergo a comprehensive arthroscopic management (CAM) procedure for his GHOA. Conclusion: At 2-year follow-up, the CAM procedure was effective in returning them to fighting at a professional level. The CAM procedure can be considered in young and highly active patients to restore function, preserve anatomy, and delay progression to prosthetic arthroplasty.