Shoulder Instability Flashcards
1
Q
Define instability of the shoulder
A
Painful abnormal translational movement or sublaxation and/or recurrent dislocation
2
Q
How is traumatic instability treated?
A
Rest and physiotherapy strengthening programme after reduction
3
Q
How is traumatic instability treated with recurrent dislocations?
A
Bankart repair = reattaching the labrum and capsule to the anterior glenoid which was torn off in the first dislocation
