Rank	Article	Author	No. of Citations	Citation Density*	Purpose/Aim
1	Long-term results of the Latarjet procedure for the treatment of anterior instability of the shoulder [@315957]	Allain et al.	454	18.9	To determine the prevalence of glenohumeral osteoarthrosis and the factors related to its development after the Latarjet procedure.
2	Results of modified latarjet anteroinferior instability reconstruction in patients with and significant bone loss [@315965]	Burkhart et al.	349	23.3	To analyze the results of the modified Latarjet procedure for shoulder instability associated with an inverted-pear glenoid (bone loss of at least 25% of the width of the inferior glenoid) or an engaging Hill-Sachs lesion.
3	The arthroscopic latarjet procedure for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability [@315997]	Lafosse et al.	261	17.4	To report a new surgical technique, the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure.
4	One hundred eighteen Bristow-Latarjet repairs for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder prospectively followed for fifteen years: Study I - Clinical results [@316005]	Hovelius et al.	205	11.4	To prospectively study the Bristow-Latarjet repair and reports the outcome in 118 shoulders where the patients have been followed up for 15 years.
5	Long-term results of the Latarjet procedure for anterior instability of the shoulder [@316006]	Mizuno et al.	181	22.6	To evaluate the long-term functional outcomes after the Latarjet procedure and to assess the prevalence of and risk factors for glenohumeral arthritis after this procedure.
6	Long-term results with the Bankart and Bristow-Latarjet procedures: Recurrent shoulder instability and arthropathy [@316007]	Hovelius et al.	178	8.5	To compare the functional outcome and to determine the prevalence of dislocation arthropathy in 2 groups of patients operated on with either a Bankart stabilization or a Bristow-Latarjet procedure for recur- rent anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
7	One hundred eighteen Bristow-Latarjet repairs for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder prospectively followed for fifteen years: Study II - the evolution of dislocation arthropathy [@316008]	Hovelius et al.	166	10.4	To evaluate the Bristow-Latarjet repair at 2 and 15 years after surgery with respect to arthropathy and to evaluate factors responsible for this development.
8	The effect of capsular repair, bone block healing, and position on the results of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure (study III): long-term follow-up in 319 shoulders [@316009]	Hovelius et al.	159	15.9	To evaluate the results of the May modification of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure (‘‘coracoid in standing position’’) in 319 shoulders with respect to (1) coracoid healing and position and (2) surgical treatment of the joint capsule.
9	Open Latarjet procedure for management of bone loss in anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint [@315966]	Young et al.	148	13.5	To describe a technique for open Latarjet procedure with numerous modifications from the original, most notably the use of 2 screws instead of 1 to provide stable fixation of the coracoid and a subscapularis-splitting approach.
10	Arthroscopic Bankart-Bristow-Latarjet Procedure: The Development and Early Results of a Safe and Reproducible Technique [@316010]	Boileau et al.	134	11.2	To evaluate the reproducibility and safety of a novel arthroscopic technique combining a Bristow-Latarjet procedure with a Bankart repair and to report the early clinical and radiologic results.
11	The Open Latarjet Procedure Is More Reliable in Terms of Shoulder Stability Than Arthroscopic Bankart Repair	Bessiere et al.	129	16.1	To compare patients with recurrent posttraumatic anterior shoulder instability treated with arthroscopic Bankart or open Latarjet procedure in terms of (1) frequency and timing of recurrent instability, (2) risk factors for recurrent instability, and (3) patient-reported outcomes.
12	The Stabilizing Mechanism of the Latarjet Procedure A Cadaveric Study [@315956]	Yamamoto et al.	126	14.0	To determine the stabilizing mechanisms of the Latarjet procedure using cadaveric models.
13	Normalization of Glenohumeral Articular Contact Pressures After Latarjet or Iliac Crest Bone-Grafting [@316011]	Ghodadra et al.	123	10.3	To investigate the alterations in glenohumeral contact pressure associated with the placement and orientation of Latarjet or iliac crest bone graft augmentation and to compare the amount of glenoid bone reconstruction with two coracoid face orientations.
14	Long-Term Restoration of Anterior Shoulder Stability: A Retrospective Analysis of Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Versus Open Latarjet Procedure [@316012]	Zimmermann et al.	119	19.8	To compare shoulder stability after treatment with the 2 commonly performed procedures, the arthroscopic Bankart soft-tissue repair and the open coracoid transfer according to Latarjet.
15	Bristow-Latarjet and Bankart: a comparative study of shoulder stabilization in 185 shoulders during a seventeen-year follow-up [@316013]	Hovelius et al.	116	10.6	To analyze patients’ self-reported results after a minimum of 13 years for 2 series of shoulder repairs performed in 2 Swedish hospitals, 1 using Bristow-Latarjet and the other using the Bankart repair.
16	Surgical treatment of anterior instability in rugby union players: clinical and radiographic results of the Latarjet-Patte procedure with minimum 5-year follow-up [@316014]	Neyton et al.	112	11.2	To report the clinical and radiographic results of treatment of post-traumatic anterior recurrent instability with coracoid bone block in rugby players with a minimum 5 years' follow-up.
17	The modified Bristow procedure for anterior shoulder instability - 26-year outcomes in naval academy midshipmen [@316015]	Schroder et al.	109	6.8	To assess the long-term outcomes of a modified Bristow procedure and to define the impact of surgery on the active-duty military assignments and subsequent careers of these former United States Naval Academy midshipmen.
18	Coracoid Transposition for Recurrent Anterior Instability of the Shoulder - A 20-Year Follow-Up-Study [@316016]	Singer et al.	108	4.0	To report the 20-year results of Bonnin's modification of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure in 14 patients operated on by one surgeon.
19	The Coracoid Transfer for Recurrent Dislocation of the Shoulder - Technical Aspects of the Bristow-Latarjet Procedure [@316017]	Hovelius et al.	108	2.8	To determine the importance of factors such as healing and position of the transferred coracoid process with regard to the postoperative clinical results.
20	Coracoid graft osteolysis after the Latarjet procedure for anteroinferior shoulder instability: a computed tomography scan study of twenty-six patients [@316018]	Di Giacomo et al.	107	9.7	To determine the location and the amount of the coracoid graft osteolysis on 26 patients prospectively followed-up after the Latarjet procedure.
21	The Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure for Anterior Shoulder Instability 5-Year Minimum Follow-up [@316019]	Dumont et al.	96	12.0	To evaluate the rate of recurrent instability and patient outcomes a minimum of 5 years after stabilization performed with the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure.
22	Open Shoulder Repair of Osseous Glenoid Defects Biomechanical Effectiveness of the Latarjet Procedure Versus a Contoured Structural Bone Graft [@316020]	Wellmann et al.	91	7.0	To investigate the stabilizing effects of the Latarjet procedure and a contoured structural bone graft in a systematic biomechanical cadaveric study.
23	Arthroscopic Bristow-Latarjet Combined With Bankart Repair Restores Shoulder Stability in Patients With Glenoid Bone Loss [@316021]	Boileau et al.	89	11.1	To determine whether an arthroscopic Bristow-Latarjet procedure with concomitant Bankart repair (1) restored shoulder stability in this selected subgroup of patients, (2) without decreasing mobility, and (3) allowed patients to return to sports at preinjury level. We also evaluated (4) bone block positioning, healing, and arthritis and (5) risk factors for nonunion and coracoid screw pullout.
24	Complications of the Latarjet procedure [@316022]	Gupta et al.	87	12.4	To discuss the various complications reported in literature for the Latarjet procedure.
25	Function of subscapularis after surgical treatment for recurrent instability of the shoulder using a bone-block procedure [@316023]	Maynou et al.	84	4.9	To analyze the function and CT appearance of subscapularis by comparing two different incision techniques; an L-shaped trans-section and splitting of subscapularis.
26	A guided surgical approach and novel fixation method for arthroscopic Latarjet [@316024]	Boileau et al.	81	13.5	To evaluate if an arthroscopic Latarjet guiding system improves accuracy of bone block positioning and if suture button fixation could be an alternative to screw fixation in allowing bone block healing and avoiding complications.
27	Recurrent anterior dislocation after the Latarjet procedure: Outcome after revision using a modified Eden-Hybinette operation [@316025]	Lunn et al.	81	5.8	To assess the results of the modified Eden-Hybinette operation as a salvage procedure after failure of an index Latarjet.
28	Bristow-Latarjet Procedure for Recurrent Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder - A 2-5 Year Follow-Up-Study on the Results of 112 Cases [@316026]	Hovelius et al.	76	2.0	To evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes and effectiveness of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure in 111 patients who underwent this procedure in four Swedish hospitals from 1975 to 1979.
29	Comparison of arthroscopic and open Latarjet with a learning curve analysis [@316027]	Cunningham et al.	72	12.0	To compare arthroscopic and open Latarjet performed by a single shoulder surgeon with learning curve analysis.
30	Does the dynamic sling effect of the Latarjet procedure improve shoulder stability? A biomechanical evaluation [@315961]	Giles et al.	71	7.9	To evaluate the effects of the Latarjet procedure, with and without conjoint tendon loading, on shoulder stability and range of motion in 8 cadaveric shoulders.
31	A Prospective Comparative Study of Arthroscopic Versus Mini-Open Latarjet Procedure With a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up [@316028]	Marion et al.	70	14.0	To 1) compare postoperative pain during the first postoperative week and the position of the coracoid bone block at the anterior aspect of the glenoid after the arthroscopic and the mini-open Latarjet procedure and 2) assess functional results and recurrence after at least 2 years of follow-up.
32	The Bristow-Latarjet procedure, a historical note on a technique in comeback [@315998]	van der Linde et al.	68	11.3	To provide a historical overview, with emphasis on the original inventors Bristow and Latarjet, the complications and following modifications regarding the surgical approach, the coracoid transfer, and the arthroscopic technique.
33	2014 Neer Award Paper: Neuromonitoring the Latarjet procedure [@316029]	Delaney et al.	68	8.5	To define the stages of the Latarjet procedure during which the nerves are at greatest risk using intraoperative neuromonitoring.
34	Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Versus Open Bristow-Latarjet for Shoulder Instability: A Matched-Pair Multicenter Study Focused on Return to Sport [@316030]	Blonna et al.	67	11.2	To compare in a case control-matched manner the arthroscopic Bankart repair and open Bristow-Latarjet with particular emphasis on return to sport after surgery.
35	Glenoid Bone Defects-Open Latarjet with Congruent Arc Modification [@316031]	de Beer et al.	66	5.5	To describe patient selection, technique, postoperative rehabilitation, results, and complications of congruent arc modification of the Latarjet procedure.
36	Does the presence of glenoid bone loss influence coracoid bone graft osteolysis after the Latarjet procedure? A computed tomography scan study in 2 groups of patients with and without glenoid bone loss [@316032]	Di Giacomo et al.	62	7.8	To investigate the hypothesis that coracoid bone graft osteolysis is more pronounced in cases without glenoid bone loss, which may be due to a diminished mechanotransduction effect at the bone healing site.
37	Short-term Complications of the Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure: A North American Experience [@316033]	Athwal et al.	60	10.0	To report on the intraoperative and early postoperative (<3 months) problems and complications encountered with the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure in patients with complex anterior shoulder instability.
38	Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure [@315970]	Lafosse et al.	60	5.0	To answer common clinical questions regarding the arthroscopic Latarjet, and describe relevant operative techniques, postoperative management, clinical results, and complications.
39	Comparison of Glenohumeral Contact Pressures and Contact Areas After Glenoid Reconstruction With Latarjet or Distal Tibial Osteochondral Allografts [@316034]	Bhatia et al.	55	6.1	To investigate changes in the magnitude and location of glenohumeral contact areas, contact pressures, and peak forces after (1) the creation of a 30% anterior glenoid defect and subsequent glenoid bone augmentation with (2) a flush Latarjet coracoid graft or (3) a distal tibial osteochondral allograft.
40	Preliminary clinical outcomes of Latarjet-Patte coracoid transfer by arthroscopy vs. open surgery: Prospective multicentre study of 390 cases [@316035]	Metais et al.	54	9.0	To evaluate and compare clinical outcomes of the modified Latarjet-Patte procedure performed by open surgery, arthroscopy with screw fixation, or arthroscopy with endobutton fixation.
41	Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure: is optimal positioning of the bone block and screws possible? A prospective computed tomography scan analysis [@316036]	Kany et al.	54	9.0	To 1) document the accuracy of the bone-block position and the direction of the screws after the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure with a multiplanar bidimensional CT scan analysis and evaluate the preoperative and immediate postoperative complications of the procedure 2) evaluate the influence of the learning curve on the duration of the procedure and on the bone-block and screw positions.
42	Injury of the Suprascapular Nerve During Latarjet Procedure: An Anatomic Study [@316037]	Laedermann et al.	51	5.1	To evaluate the relation between the specific exit point of the screws securing the coracoid graft and the suprascapular nerve during the Latarjet procedure using cadaveric specimens.
43	Coracoid bone graft resorption after Latarjet procedure is underestimated: a new classification system and a clinical review with computed tomography evaluation [@316038]	Zhu et al.	49	7.0	To 1) propose a simple and reliable classification system to evaluate the severity of the bone resorption of the transferred coracoid bone block after the Latarjet procedure 2) investigate incidence and severity of graft resorption.
44	Arthroscopic Bankart-Bristow-Latarjet (2B3) Procedure: How to Do It and Tricks To Make it Easier and Safe [@316039]	Boileau et al.	49	4.1	To describe the surgical technique, postoperative care, and clinical pearls for the arthroscopic Bankart-Bristow-Latarjet (2B3) procedure.
45	An Anatomic, Computed Tomographic Assessment of the Coracoid Process With Special Reference to the Congruent-Arc Latarjet Procedure [@316040]	Amitage et al.	48	4.4	To determine the dimensions of the coracoid and to compare the radius of curvature (ROC) of the intact glenoid to the ROC of the coracoid undersurface, as oriented in the congruent-arc Latarjet procedure, using computed tomography-based 3-dimensional models of the shoulder.
46	Clinical and computed tomography results of 106 Latarjet-Patte procedures at mean 7.5 year follow-up [@316041]	Cassagnaud et al.	48	2.5	To review, at a mean follow-up of 7.5 years, overall functional outcome, bony architecture of the humerus predisposing to anterior instability, and treatment failure after 106 Latarjet-Patte procedures performed in 102 patients.
47	Don’t forget the Bristow-Latarjet procedure [@316042]	Weaver et al.	45	1.6	To retrospectively compare the Bankart and Bristow procedures during a 10-year period in terms of complications, rate of recurrence, presence of subluxation, range of motion, return to activity, strength, pain, and overall satisfaction.
48	The Bristow and Latarjet Procedures: Why These Techniques Should Not Be Considered Synonymous [@316043]	Giles et al.	44	5.5	To compare the biomechanical effects of the Bristow and Latarjet procedures using cadaveric specimens.
49	Risk factors for dislocation arthropathy after Latarjet procedure: a long-term study [@316044]	Laedermann et al.	44	4.9	To analyze the long-term incidence of dislocation arthropathy after a modified Latarjet procedure for glenohumeral instability.
50	An anatomic study of the coracoid process as it relates to bone transfer procedures [@316045]	Dolan et al.	44	4.0	To describe the soft tissue attachments of the coracoid as they relate to the bony anatomy and to define the average amount of bone available for use in coracoid transfer using cadaveric specimens.