Anterior shoulder instability a review of pathoan

Authors: Guillaume D Dumont Robert D Russell William J Robertson

Publish Date: 2011/08/02

Volume: 4, Issue: 4, Pages: 200-

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Abstract

The glenohumeral joint is inherently predisposed to instability by its bony architecture The incidence of traumatic shoulder instability is 17 in the general population Associated injuries to the capsulolabral structures of the glenohumeral joint have been described and may play a role in predicting recurrent instability Advanced imaging computed tomography or MRI may be necessary to adequately evaluate for associated glenohumeral pathology Treatment algorithms have traditionally included a period of nonoperative management in all patients however young athletic patients may often benefit from early operative treatment Various open and arthroscopic surgical options exist to address anterior glenohumeral instability Bony injuries including bony Bankart lesions and Hills Sachs lesion have been implicated in failed surgical management using techniques that address only the soft tissues An individualized treatment approach based upon the patient’s injury pattern and expectations will likely lead to the most successful outcome

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