Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Multidirectional shoulder instability.

E A Arendt1

  • 1Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis 55455.

Orthopedics
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Common musculoskeletal injuries in women.

The Physician and sportsmedicine·2010
Same author

Rotational laxity greater in patients with contralateral anterior cruciate ligament injury than healthy volunteers.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2009
Same author

MPFL reconstruction for PF instability. The soft (tissue) approach.

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR·2009
Same author

Anterior cruciate ligament injury patterns among collegiate men and women.

Journal of athletic training·2006
Same author

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Current women's health reports·2002
Same author

Gender differences in musculoskeletal health.

The journal of gender-specific medicine : JGSM : the official journal of the Partnership for Women's Health at Columbia·2001

Diagnosing and treating multi-directional shoulder instability (MDI) requires skilled assessment of patient history, physical exams, and imaging. While conservative treatment is preferred, surgical options demand precise preoperative evaluation and technique.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Multi-directional shoulder instability (MDI) presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Recent advancements in understanding shoulder anatomy and pathology have improved MDI recognition.
  • New diagnostic tools enhance the evaluation of shoulder instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the complexities in diagnosing and treating multi-directional shoulder instability.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrating clinical history, physical examination, and advanced imaging for accurate MDI diagnosis.
  • To outline the principles of conservative and surgical management for MDI.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current knowledge on shoulder anatomy and pathology related to MDI.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of diagnostic modalities including CT arthrograms, glenohumeral arthroscopy, and evaluation under anesthesia.
  • Analysis of treatment strategies, emphasizing conservative approaches and the exacting nature of surgical interventions.

    • Main Results:

    • MDI is increasingly recognized as a distinct clinical entity.
    • Accurate diagnosis necessitates a comprehensive correlation of patient history, physical examination, and radiographic findings.
    • Effective management requires careful preoperative assessment and surgical technique when indicated.

    Conclusions:

    • Multi-directional shoulder instability is a complex condition requiring specialized diagnostic skills.
    • Conservative management remains the primary treatment of choice for MDI.
    • Surgical treatment for MDI is technically demanding and relies heavily on precise preoperative planning.