UMEM Educational Pearls

Title: Anterior Shoulder Dislocations in Athletes

Category: Orthopedics

Keywords: Shoulder dislocation (PubMed Search)

Posted: 10/8/2016 by Brian Corwell, MD
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Recurrence depends on age and activity level

27% if >30yo and 72% if <23yo

Surgical Recommendations:

Large bony Bankart lesion, glenoid or humeral head defect >25%, recurrent instability, event near the end of season

Non surgical return to play:

If event occurs at beginning/early in season

Rehabilitation for 2 to 3 weeks (most return to play in this time frame)

Immobilization for 3 to 7 days in simple sling, gentle range of motion, cryotherapy

Physical therapy to strengthen dynamic stabilizers

Shoulder stabilization brace for non overhead throwing and contact sports

http://sph.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/06/02/1941738116651956.abstract