RT Journal
A1 Millett, Peter J.
A1 Clavert, Philippe
A1 Warner, Jon J.P.
T1 Open Operative Treatment for Anterior Shoulder Instability: When and Why?
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2005
FD February 1
VO 87
IS 2
SP 419
OP 432
DO 10.2106/JBJS.D.01921
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.D.01921
AB The treatment of anterior glenohumeral instability continues to evolve.Open capsulolabral repairs are time-tested and reliable.In an era in which arthroscopic techniques continue to improve, open
surgery remains an acceptable option, and there are still certain injury
patterns that cannot be adequately addressed arthroscopically.Decision-making regarding surgery for instability is influenced by the
surgeon's experience and the relevant pathological findings.Open operative treatment is the preferred approach in many instances of
recurrent anterior instability, particularly when there is bone and
soft-tissue loss and in revision settings.