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Measuring 3D In-vivo Shoulder Kinematics using Biplanar Videoradiography
Published on: March 12, 2021
[Shoulder dislocation in athletes]
S Reuter1, F Martetschläger, A B Imhoff
1Abteilung und Poliklinik für Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland, sven.reuter@mri.tum.de.
Background:
Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in athletes. Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are still the subject of controversial debate.
Study Aim:
This article presents important considerations for decision-making and current concepts for the therapy of shoulder dislocation in athletes.
Methods:
A selective literature search was carried out in PubMed.
Results:
Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are described in the literature without yet defining a gold standard.
Conclusion:
Early surgical stabilization is currently recommended in young athletes. For decision-making numerous sport and patient-related factors need to be considered. Most athletes are able to return to the pre-injury level after surgical stabilization.
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