Date of Award
1997
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Susan H.N. Jeno
Keywords
Joint Instability; Shoulder Dislocation; Shoulder Joint
Abstract
Shoulder dislocations are increasingly being recognized among physical therapists as a common disabling condition in the health care setting. Surgeons are constantly attempting to improve and develop new surgical techniques to help patients who present with anterior instability. The purpose of this paper is to address the issue of anterior instability and its clinical importance to physical therapy.
The shoulder complex demonstrates an important balance between stability and mobility. As the name implies, it is an extremely complicated joint with various components contributing to its strength. The shoulder joint is dislocated more often than any other major joint in the body. Approximately 95% of these shoulder dislocations are anterior in nature.
This literature review will cover the pertinent anatomy of the shoulder, the biomechanics, the etiology, the rehabilitation, and the conservative versus surgical management. It will provide updated information which will be valuable to physical therapists treating patients with a diagnosis of anterior instability.
Recommended Citation
Argent, Ross M., "A Review of Anterior Instability of the Shoulder" (1997). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 21.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/21