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Evaluation and Management Anterior Shoulder Instability Among Football Players
Nathan S Lanham1, Ian Davidson2, Brad Graefe2
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, Suite 2200, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA. nlanham@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|February 25, 2025
Summary
Anterior glenohumeral instability is common in football. This review summarizes current literature on its evaluation and management, noting effective treatments and good return-to-play rates despite a lack of consensus guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Anterior glenohumeral instability is a prevalent injury in football.
- Understanding the spectrum of shoulder instability is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on the evaluation and management of anterior glenohumeral instability in football players.
- To synthesize current knowledge on treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of anterior glenohumeral instability in football.
- Analysis of injury incidence, treatment variations, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Incidence and treatment vary by injury type, player position, and season timing.
- Current research indicates effective treatments and positive return-to-play rates.
- No consensus guidelines exist for return to play after anterior glenohumeral instability in football.
Conclusions:
- Both non-operative and operative treatments can lead to successful return to play and sustained performance.
- Further research is needed to establish consensus guidelines for return to play.
- Individualized management strategies are essential for optimizing outcomes in football players with anterior glenohumeral instability.
