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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
[First traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: postoperative results 6 months and 2 years after arthroscopic
S Odenwald1, J Lemke, G J Bauer
1Sportklinik Stuttgart, Taubenheimstrasse 8, 70732 Stuttgart, Deutschland. steffen_odenwald@web.de
Background:
The purpose of this prospective clinical trial was to report about results of primary or early secondary arthroscopic stabilization after first traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder.
Patients And Methods:
Within 2 weeks or in the 7th to 12th week post trauma, 51 subjects between 16 and 30 years received arthroscopic stabilization and rehabilitation. The patients were followed-up 6 months and 2 years post operation and assessed with the Rowe and the Constant scores.
Results:
At a mean follow-up of 27.9+/-4.3 months all patients returned to work in their profession. Of the patients, 79.2% were satisfied with the result of the operation; 91.7% returned to their sports. During the follow-up period five patients (10.4%) suffered redislocation. There was no difference in the result comparing the time of operation. The Rowe and Constant scores showed excellent results.
Conclusions:
Arthroscopic stabilization after first traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation of the young patient is an appropriate approach and regardless of whether it is performed as a primary or early secondary operation it significantly lowers the redislocation rate. The method leads to quick reintegration into professional life and sports activities.