Arthroscopic management of the contact athlete with instability

Joshua D. Harris, Anthony A. Romeo

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Abstract

Shoulder instability is common in contact and collision athletes. This article discusses the anatomy, pathoanatomy, history, physical examination, imaging, management algorithm, and outcomes of surgical treatment of instability of the shoulder in these patients. This article also presents the authors' recommended arthroscopic technique.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)709-730
Number of pages22
JournalClinics in Sports Medicine
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2013

Keywords

  • Arthroscopy
  • Athlete
  • Dislocation
  • Instability
  • Shoulder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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