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Anterior glenohumeral instability

F A Matsen1, J D Zuckerman

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|July 1, 1983
PubMed
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Anterior glenohumeral instability causes shoulder disability in athletes. Surgical repair may decrease flexibility, requiring a balance between stability and range of motion for optimal performance.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Anterior glenohumeral instability is a common cause of shoulder disability in athletes.
  • Recurrent instability significantly impacts athletic performance.
  • Surgical repair can lead to decreased shoulder flexibility, crucial for certain athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of balancing joint stability and flexibility in athletes with anterior glenohumeral instability.
  • To inform surgical considerations for athletes requiring both stability and range of motion.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on anterior glenohumeral instability in athletes.
  • Analysis of the impact of surgical interventions on shoulder biomechanics and flexibility.

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Main Results:

  • Surgical repair of recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability presents a challenge in preserving joint flexibility.
  • Athletes in overhead sports (e.g., throwers) and those requiring extreme range of motion (e.g., gymnasts) are particularly susceptible to loss of flexibility post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing both joint stability and flexibility is critical for successful surgical outcomes in athletes with anterior glenohumeral instability.
  • A tailored approach considering the athlete's specific demands is necessary to prevent long-term performance impairment.