A symptomatic anteroinferior subluxation or dislocation of the glenohumeral (GH) joint
Synonym(s): GH dislocation; GH subluxation; dead-arm syndrome
One of the most commonl...
Patients usually give a history of prior dislocation/subluxation event. The symptoms will be reported to occur when the arm is placed in the provocative position of abduction and exte...
Nonoperative management in young, active patients is associated with a high incidence of recurrent instability but can be considered in older/low-demand patients or in-season...
Any patient with recurrent anterior dislocations or a young, athletic, first-time dislocator should discuss surgical options with a qualified sports medicine phys...
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Young athletes, particularly those participating in overhead or contact sports, continue to be at increased risk of anterior shoulder instability.
Recurrent instability is common after ...
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