Abstract:The shoulder by virtue of its anatomy and biomechanics is one of the most unstable and frequently dislocated joints in the body, accounting for nearly 50% of all dislocations. Since the beginning of century more than 150 surgical procedures were described in treating recurrent dislocation of the shoulder with varying results and success. Most of the operative techniques described for the treatment of recurrent anterior dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder have 2 distinct disadvantages; need to immobilize… Show more
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