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The Rockwood Classification for AC Joint Separations ac joint dislocations ac joint separations acromioclavicular joint classification systems shoulder instability the rockwood classification the unstable shoulder

The Rockwood Classification for AC Joint Separations

The Rockwood classification is the most widely used system for categorizing acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations, dividing injuries into six t...

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Nonoperative Rehabilitation for Shoulder Instability conservative management nonoperative physiotherapy rehabilitation shoulder instability treatment

The goal of nonoperative rehabilitation for shoulder instability is to restore pain-free, normal motor control by employing tailored techniques applied appropriately and at the right time. Effective t...

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Labral Tears of the Shoulder: A Concise Overview classification classification systems labral tears labrum shoulder instability shoulder pain slap

Labral Tears of the Shoulder: A Concise Overview

Introduction

The labrum is a cartilaginous structure on the glenoid that deepens the shoulder socket, enhances stability, and serves as an attachment...

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Case Study: 24M Recurrent Shoulder Instability case study quiz question shoulder dislocation shoulder instability traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation

A computed tomography image of a 24-year-old banker who has recurrent shoulder instability demonstrates 6% bone loss of his glenoid. His first dislocation occurred as a teenager while snowboarding. Th...

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Shoulder Dislocation & Instability: Time, Mechanism & Direction classification injury shoulder dislocation shoulder instability trauma

Shoulder Dislocation & Instability: Time, Mechanism & Direction

Time

  • Acute

    • Acute dislocation or subluxation is referring to a first time fully dislocated or subluxed shoulder.

 

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Acute Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: The ARTISAN Trial advice physiotherapy rehabilitation shoulder instability traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation tubs

The ARTISAN trial investigated rehabilitation strategies for traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. 482 patients were randomized to receive either advice only or advice plus additional physiotherapy...

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