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Pediatric and adolescent shoulder instability.

Matthew D Milewski1, Carl W Nissen

  • 1Elite Sports Medicine, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 399 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|October 2, 2013
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Shoulder instability in young athletes requires careful evaluation. Early arthroscopic stabilization may be beneficial for first-time traumatic events, while multidirectional instability (MDI) often responds to conservative treatment first.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Care

Background:

  • Shoulder instability is prevalent in pediatric and adolescent athletes.
  • Distinguishing between traumatic, multidirectional, and voluntary instability is crucial for effective management.
  • Recurrence is common, impacting young athletes' ability to return to sport.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and treatment strategies for pediatric and adolescent shoulder instability.
  • To compare outcomes of conservative versus operative interventions.
  • To guide sports medicine providers in managing young athletes with shoulder instability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation, history, and physical examination findings.
  • Analysis of imaging characteristics to aid diagnosis.
Keywords:
AdolescentArthroscopyMultidirectional instabilityPediatricShoulder instability

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  • Evaluation of treatment pathways, including conservative rehabilitation and surgical stabilization (arthroscopic and open).

    • Main Results:

    • History and physical exam differentiate instability types.
    • Arthroscopic stabilization is recommended for first-time traumatic instability in athletes aiming for return to contact sports.
    • Multidirectional instability (MDI) initially requires conservative rehabilitation; surgery is considered for treatment failures.

    Conclusions:

    • Arthroscopic techniques offer comparable results to open procedures for shoulder stabilization.
    • Further research is needed on outcomes specifically in pediatric and adolescent populations.
    • Tailored treatment based on instability type and patient goals is essential.