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Glenohumeral instability.

S E Dalton, S J Snyder

    Bailliere'S Clinical Rheumatology
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Glenohumeral instability, a common cause of shoulder pain in athletes, requires careful assessment of its type and onset. Early rehabilitation is key, with surgery considered if conservative treatments fail, especially for traumatic anterior instability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Glenohumeral instability is a significant cause of shoulder pain and disability, particularly in active individuals.
    • Recurrent instability (dislocation or subluxation) is crucial for assessing young athletes with shoulder pain.
    • Rotator cuff tendinitis in young adults may stem from underlying shoulder instability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of identifying the type and direction of glenohumeral instability for effective treatment planning.
    • To emphasize the role of clinical examination in differentiating voluntary from involuntary, traumatic from atraumatic, and directional instability.
    • To outline current management strategies, including conservative and surgical options for glenohumeral instability.

    Main Methods:

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    • Clinical examination to determine instability characteristics (voluntary/involuntary, onset, direction).
    • Radiographic evaluation to identify associated pathologies.
    • Consideration of examination under anesthesia and arthroscopy for complex cases.
    • Review of conservative treatment focusing on dynamic stabilizer strengthening (rotator cuff).
    • Evaluation of surgical stabilization procedures, including arthroscopic techniques for labral pathology.

    Main Results:

    • Anterior glenohumeral instability is the most common type, with high recurrence rates in young, active patients after initial dislocation.
    • Intensive rehabilitation is indicated for all initial dislocations/subluxations.
    • Conservative treatment is preferred for voluntary or multi-directional instability due to less favorable surgical outcomes.
    • Arthroscopic surgery is effective for labral pathology and selected stabilization procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of glenohumeral instability type and onset is critical for guiding treatment.
    • Conservative management, focusing on rotator cuff strengthening, is the primary approach.
    • Surgery is reserved for cases unresponsive to conservative care or with specific pathologies like labral tears.
    • Postoperative rehabilitation is essential for restoring strength, flexibility, and return to sport.