Management of the First-time Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
10.5397/cise.2018.21.3.169
- Author:
Sung Il WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Research Insitute for Endocrine Sciences and Research Insitute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University–Biomedical Research Insitute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. wsi1205@naver.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Glenohumeral joint;
Shoulder dislocation;
Treatment
- MeSH:
Aged;
Dislocations;
Humans;
Incidence;
Pathology;
Rotator Cuff;
Shoulder Dislocation;
Shoulder Joint;
Shoulder;
Tears
- From:Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
2018;21(3):169-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder is one of the most common directions of instability following a traumatic event. Although the incidence of shoulder dislocation is similar between young and elderly patients, most studies have traditionally focused on young patients due to relatively high rates of recurrent dislocations in this population. However, shoulder dislocations in older patients also require careful evaluation and treatment selection because they can lead to persistent pain and disability due to rotator cuff tears and nerve injuries. This article provides an overview of the nature and pathology of acute primary anterior shoulder dislocation, widely accepted management modalities, and differences in treatment for young and elderly patients.
