Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to outline the present state of treatment for traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. Pathoanatomic changes as well as intrinsic and extrinsic prognostic factors are discussed. Based on these, treatment options for first time traumatic dislocations and chronic posttraumatic instability are recommended.
MeSH terms
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Arthroplasty / methods
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Arthroscopy / methods*
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Humans
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Immobilization / methods*
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Joint Instability / diagnosis*
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Joint Instability / etiology
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Joint Instability / prevention & control*
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Physical Therapy Modalities*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Prognosis
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Shoulder Dislocation / complications
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Shoulder Dislocation / diagnosis*
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Shoulder Dislocation / therapy*
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Treatment Outcome