Introduction Superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) tears are a cause of shoulder pain often found in overhead athletes, and less often in patients who have suffered a traumatic injury. SLAP tears are a detachment of the superior glenoid labrum (typically from…
Injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint are common occurrences in the athletic patient population, with approximately 9% of all shoulder injuries involving the AC joint. Injuries to the sternoclavicular (SC) joint are less common, accounting for up to 3% of…
The recurrence of anterior glenohumeral instability is not uncommon following primary surgical repair with reported rates of 15% to 30%. Optimal management for recurrent shoulder instability remains controversial; as many acceptable surgical options exist, and the decision-making process is heavily…
Background Traumatic instability of the shoulder joint is generally associated with a Bankart lesion, in which the anteroinferior glenoid labrum and inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) detach from the glenoid. , Although open or arthroscopic surgery is the standard treatment approach…