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Management of acute anterior shoulder instability in adolescents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20664460     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Traumatic anterior shoulder instability is a common orthopaedic problem encountered in adolescents. Approximately 90% of patients who experience their first traumatic instability event before the age of 20 will go on to have recurrent episodes if appropriate interventions are not pursued. Acute shoulder dislocations should be reduced promptly. Definitive management may be surgical or nonsurgical. Adequate assessment of concomitant pathology is essential in planning management and optimizing outcomes. Ultimately, the management algorithm will depend on the patient's age, type of sport, timing in season, and concomitant pathology.
Authors:
Michael Pensak; Shane J Nho; Jeremy Alland; Bernard R Bach
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Orthopaedic nursing / National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1542-538X     ISO Abbreviation:  Orthop Nurs     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-28     Completed Date:  2010-11-22     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8409486     Medline TA:  Orthop Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  237-43; quiz 244-5     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Education, Continuing
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Postoperative Care
Shoulder Dislocation / pathology,  surgery,  therapy*

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