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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • The glenohumeral joint is highly prone to instability, leading to frequent subluxations and dislocations.
  • Shoulder instability can stem from acute or repetitive stress, or underlying conditions like joint capsule laxity or glenoid dysplasia.
  • Clinical diagnosis of shoulder instability is challenging, necessitating advanced imaging interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical scenarios of shoulder instability.
  • To correlate clinical presentations with appropriate imaging modalities and protocols.
  • To detail the imaging findings of common pathologies associated with anterior, posterior, and multidirectional instability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of shoulder instability.
  • Discussion of various imaging modalities (e.g., MRI, CT, ultrasound) and their specific protocols.
  • Analysis of imaging findings for soft tissue and osseous pathologies.

Main Results:

  • Specific imaging techniques and positioning are essential for diagnosing shoulder instability.
  • Imaging findings differ based on the type of instability (anterior, posterior, multidirectional, microinstability).
  • Identification of common soft tissue (e.g., labral tears, rotator cuff pathology) and osseous lesions (e.g., fractures, bone loss) is critical.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of shoulder instability relies on a thorough understanding of imaging findings.
  • Appropriate imaging selection and interpretation guide effective treatment strategies.
  • This review provides a framework for radiologists and clinicians managing shoulder instability.