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Anterior shoulder instability in the adolescent population: current concepts

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Management of anterior glenohumeral instability in adolescents remains challenging, and optimal modalities and timing of interventions continue to be individualized. Recent evidence favors surgical stabilization after the first episode of instability in certain situations. This review offers an approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of anterior glenohumeral instability, summarizing recent changes and updates in management for adolescents between 10 and 18 years of age. There is need for continued prospective longitudinal studies with long-term follow-up focusing on shoulder instability in adolescent populations.

Source: Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

DOI: 10.5397/cise.2025.00227

Authors: Isabella Penkwitz, Scott Feeley, Liang Zhou, Nicholas Lopreiato, Daniel Song

Institutions: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: U.S. Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences