[Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation]

Unfallchirurg. 2005 Apr;108(4):299-313; quiz 313-4. doi: 10.1007/s00113-005-0931-2.
[Article in German]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty / methods
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Immobilization / methods*
  • Joint Instability / diagnosis*
  • Joint Instability / etiology
  • Joint Instability / prevention & control*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Prognosis
  • Shoulder Dislocation / complications
  • Shoulder Dislocation / diagnosis*
  • Shoulder Dislocation / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome