[Arthroscopic versus open anterior shoulder stabilization. A systematic validation]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder Instability Research

Background:

• Traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability treatment has been debated for decades.
• Individualized treatment plans are essential, considering instability severity and patient demands.
• Open reconstruction was historically preferred, but arthroscopic methods are gaining traction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current surgical techniques for traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability.
• To highlight the efficacy of arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization.
• To compare arthroscopic techniques with traditional open procedures.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of open and arthroscopic surgical techniques.
• Analysis of outcomes for arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization.
• Comparison of recurrence rates between open and arthroscopic methods.

Main Results:

• Arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization techniques are increasingly utilized.
• Suture anchors enable arthroscopic methods to replicate open surgery principles.
• Arthroscopic surgery offers advantages combined with low recurrence rates.

Conclusions:

• Arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization is a viable alternative to open surgery.
• Suture anchor technology facilitates effective arthroscopic capsulolabral repair.
• Individualized treatment remains key for managing anterior glenohumeral instability.