Understanding and Treating Athlete Shoulder Instability
Faculty Mentor
Otto Buchholz
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
5-8-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
5-8-2024 10:45 AM
Location
PUB NCR
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Exercise Science
Abstract
One of the most prevalent conditions among overhead athletes is shoulder instability. Decreased strength, limited range of motion, frequent dislocations, and the possibility of bone trauma in the shoulder joint are all associated with shoulder instability. Thus, medical professionals must educate athletes which treatment route – nonoperative or surgical – would enable a highly motivated athlete to make a quick and efficient comeback in participating along with the risks. The choice ultimately comes down to the patient’s willingness to endure a lengthier recovery period to minimize any risk factors or accept them for a faster recovery. This study’s purpose is to provide other medical professionals with critical knowledge so they can give their athletes the best quality care possible. This presentation will discuss available treatments, with an emphasis on the Bankart repair, Latarjet procedure, and conservative treatment when considering return to play timelines. The advantages and disadvantages will be discussed, as well as the indications for both surgical techniques. Using search terms such as “shoulder instability,” “athletic population,” and “return to play,” information from databases including EBSCOhost and the Journal of Athletic Training were acquired for this study. The QUEST tool was utilized to evaluate research articles for high-quality evidence; articles with a score of 22 or higher were deemed high-quality. This search produced recommendations to give a patient at least three months’ worth of conservative treatment before seeking surgical care. Thereafter, the optimal surgical course should be determined by considering all damage in the joint, including ligamentous issues or bone loss.
Recommended Citation
Aguilar, Nayeli, "Understanding and Treating Athlete Shoulder Instability" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 31.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/ps_2024/p1_2024/31
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Understanding and Treating Athlete Shoulder Instability
PUB NCR
One of the most prevalent conditions among overhead athletes is shoulder instability. Decreased strength, limited range of motion, frequent dislocations, and the possibility of bone trauma in the shoulder joint are all associated with shoulder instability. Thus, medical professionals must educate athletes which treatment route – nonoperative or surgical – would enable a highly motivated athlete to make a quick and efficient comeback in participating along with the risks. The choice ultimately comes down to the patient’s willingness to endure a lengthier recovery period to minimize any risk factors or accept them for a faster recovery. This study’s purpose is to provide other medical professionals with critical knowledge so they can give their athletes the best quality care possible. This presentation will discuss available treatments, with an emphasis on the Bankart repair, Latarjet procedure, and conservative treatment when considering return to play timelines. The advantages and disadvantages will be discussed, as well as the indications for both surgical techniques. Using search terms such as “shoulder instability,” “athletic population,” and “return to play,” information from databases including EBSCOhost and the Journal of Athletic Training were acquired for this study. The QUEST tool was utilized to evaluate research articles for high-quality evidence; articles with a score of 22 or higher were deemed high-quality. This search produced recommendations to give a patient at least three months’ worth of conservative treatment before seeking surgical care. Thereafter, the optimal surgical course should be determined by considering all damage in the joint, including ligamentous issues or bone loss.
