Timeless Insights: Classic Lectures from the San Diego Shoulder Archives

42 Years of Innovation – Join San Diego Shoulder’s Annual Conference!

For over four decades, San Diego Shoulder has been at the forefront of advancing shoulder surgery and rehabilitation. Our Classic Lecture Series below traces the evolution of key procedures, showcasing how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed next.

2. The History of the Latarjet Procedure: How Did We Start, Where We are Now, and Why It is Not the Bristow?

2018 Gilles Walch, M.D. Keynote Lecture

Key insights include:

The initial medialization techniques of Trillat and the modifications introduced by Michel Latarajet
The role of Patte in refining the Latarjet procedure with the “triple blocking effect”
The importance of the conjoined tendon and subscapularis interaction in ensuring shoulder stability
A comparison between open and arthroscopic Latarjet techniques, emphasizing surgical precision and proper indications

Join leading surgeons, researchers, and innovators as we explore the latest advancements in shoulder care.

Be part of the San Diego Shoulder legacy. Register today!

1. Two Perspectives on the Same Topic 10 Years Apart

2014 Shoulder Arthroplasty: Past, Present and Future | Christian Gerber, MD

2024 Shoulder Arthroplasty: Past, Present and Future | William Levine, MD