Multidirectional instability: evaluation and treatment options

Maher J Bahu; Natasha Trentacosta; George Christian Vorys; Aaron S Covey; Christopher S Ahmad

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2008.07.002

Multidirectional instability: evaluation and treatment options

Clin Sports Med. 2008 Oct;27(4):671-89. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2008.07.002.

Authors

Maher J Bahu¹, Natasha Trentacosta, George Christian Vorys, Aaron S Covey, Christopher S Ahmad

Affiliation

¹ Center for Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.

PMID: 19064150
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2008.07.002

Abstract

Multidirectional instability of the shoulder is a condition defined by symptoms of shoulder instability in more than one direction. Patients typically have generalized ligamentous laxity and may be involved in repetitive overhead activities. Initial treatment is with a physical therapy program. Patients who fail non-operative treatment are candidates for arthroscopic or open stabilization procedures.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy / methods*
Athletic Injuries / diagnosis*
Athletic Injuries / rehabilitation
Athletic Injuries / surgery
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnosis*
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / rehabilitation
Cumulative Trauma Disorders / surgery
Humans
Joint Instability / diagnosis*
Joint Instability / rehabilitation
Joint Instability / surgery
Shoulder Injuries*
Shoulder Joint / pathology