- See:
anterior instability:
- Discussion:
- characterized by dislocation occuring after minor trauma, relative ease of relocation, and evidence of
multidirectional instability;
- this condition is often present in
overhead throwing athletes;
- it may lead to
thoracic outlet syndrome (dead arm syndrome);
-
causes:
- recurrent traumatic anterior dislocation
- abnormal glenoid version
- abnormal humeral version
-
Hill-Sachs lesion
-
subscapularis laxity;
- Physical Exam:
- sulcus sign is often seen in pts with
multidirectional Instability;
- look for prominent depression below acromion when inferior traction is applied to wrist;
- Surgical Treatment:
-
arthroscopic reconstruction;
Radiographic views in recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation. Comparison of six methods for identification of typical lesions.
Failed surgery for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder. Causes and management.
Release of the subscapularis for internal rotation contracture and pain after anterior repair for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
The coracoid transfer for recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder in adolescents.
Arthroscopic Osseous Bankart Repair for Chronic Recurrent Traumatic Anterior Glenohumeral Instability.
