S Reuter1, F Martetschläger, A B Imhoff. 1. Abteilung und Poliklinik für Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaningerstr. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland, sven.reuter@mri.tum.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in athletes. Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are still the subject of controversial debate. STUDY AIM: This article presents important considerations for decision-making and current concepts for the therapy of shoulder dislocation in athletes. METHODS: A selective literature search was carried out in PubMed. RESULTS: Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are described in the literature without yet defining a gold standard. CONCLUSION: Early surgical stabilization is currently recommended in young athletes. For decision-making numerous sport and patient-related factors need to be considered. Most athletes are able to return to the pre-injury level after surgical stabilization.
BACKGROUND: Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in athletes. Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are still the subject of controversial debate. STUDY AIM: This article presents important considerations for decision-making and current concepts for the therapy of shoulder dislocation in athletes. METHODS: A selective literature search was carried out in PubMed. RESULTS: Surgical and non-surgical therapy options are described in the literature without yet defining a gold standard. CONCLUSION: Early surgical stabilization is currently recommended in young athletes. For decision-making numerous sport and patient-related factors need to be considered. Most athletes are able to return to the pre-injury level after surgical stabilization.