Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Anterior shoulder dislocations.

J Yu1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Loma Linda University, Los Angeles, CA.

The Journal of Family Practice
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

First-time shoulder dislocations, usually anterior, require focus on recovery and preventing recurrence. Age and activity level significantly impact recurrence risk more than immobilization duration.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identification of the individual residues that determine human CD59 species selective activity.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1999
Same author

Growth during maintenance hemodialysis: impact of enhanced nutrition and clearance.

The Journal of pediatrics·1999
Same author

The cysteine-proximal aspartates in the Fx-binding niche of photosystem I. Effect of alanine and lysine replacements on photoautotrophic growth, electron transfer rates, single-turnover flash efficiency, and EPR spectral properties.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1999
Same author

Viral myocarditis: identification of five differentially expressed genes in coxsackievirus B3-infected mouse heart.

Circulation research·1999
Same author

Apoptosis in skeletal myocytes of patients with chronic heart failure is associated with exercise intolerance.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology·1999
Same author

Metabolic depletion inhibits the uptake of nontransferrin-bound iron by K562 cells.

Journal of cellular physiology·1999
Same journal

Does taking BP medicine at night (vs morning) result in fewer cardiovascular events?

The Journal of family practice·2023
Same journal

Preventing RSV in children and adults: A vaccine update.

The Journal of family practice·2023
Same journal

Essential oils: How safe? How effective?

The Journal of family practice·2023
Same journal

51-year-old woman • History of Graves disease • General fatigue, palpitations, and hand tremors • Dx?

The Journal of family practice·2023
Same journal

Renewing the dream.

The Journal of family practice·2023
Same journal

55-year-old woman • Myalgias and progressive symmetrical proximal weakness • History of unilateral renal agenesis, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia • Dx?

The Journal of family practice·2023
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • The glenohumeral joint experiences the highest rate of dislocation among all joints.
  • Anterior dislocation is the most frequent type of shoulder dislocation.
  • Primary care physicians typically manage patients post-reduction, focusing on functional recovery and recurrence prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review factors influencing prognosis and recurrence after a first-time anterior shoulder dislocation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of non-operative treatment strategies, including immobilization and rehabilitation.
  • To identify key predictors for recurrent shoulder dislocations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on anterior shoulder dislocations.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of factors such as mechanism of injury, treatment protocols, rehabilitation approaches, patient demographics (sex, age), and complications.
  • Comparison of the impact of immobilization duration versus age and activity level on recurrence rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Age and patient activity level are identified as more significant predictors of recurrence than the duration of immobilization.
    • Prognosis is influenced by a combination of injury mechanism, treatment, rehabilitation, sex, age, and complications.
    • Non-operative management typically involves immobilization followed by a structured rehabilitation program.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-operative treatment for first-time anterior shoulder dislocations prioritizes functional recovery and recurrence prevention.
    • Patient age and activity level are critical factors to consider when assessing the risk of recurrent dislocations.
    • Surgical intervention is generally considered for cases with persistent recurrences after conservative management.