Symptoms
- Shoulder came out of joint.
- Pain, apprehension or fear of movement.
- Repeated slipping episodes.
- Weakness after injury.
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Dislocation and Instability
First-time or recurrent shoulder dislocation can damage the labrum and bone, leading to repeated instability if not treated properly.
Injury
First-time and recurrent dislocation
Younger active patients have higher recurrence risk after traumatic dislocation.
Associated lesions
- Bankart lesion.
- Hill-Sachs lesion.
- Bone loss.
- Rotator cuff tear in older patients.
Treatment
Stabilization options
Treatment depends on recurrence, bone loss, sport needs and imaging.
Non-surgical
- Reduction and sling after acute dislocation.
- Physiotherapy for selected first-time cases.
- Avoidance of risky positions during healing.
Surgical
- Arthroscopic Bankart repair.
- Latarjet procedure when bone loss or high-risk instability exists.
- Return-to-sport rehabilitation.
Next Step
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