Editorial Commentary: The Nonoperative Instability Severity Index Score Can, in Part, Help to Predict Failure After Nonoperative Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability: Fix Them All Versus Wait and See?
Abstract:The optimal management of anterior shoulder instability remains a heated topic of debate, particularly after first-time shoulder dislocation. From expedited rehabilitation to arthroscopic Bankart repair and Latarjet coracoid transfer, the shoulder community has staunchly defended its approach with carefully tailored data describing patient satisfaction, instability recurrence, revision surgery, and timeline to return to play or preinjury activity. However, not all patients require surgical stabilization, and a… Show more
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