Evaluation and Management of Posterior Shoulder Instability
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CONTEXT Posterior shoulder instability is a commonly misdiagnosed disorder in many competitive athletes. TYPE OF STUDY Clinical review. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Relevant studies on posterior shoulder instability from 1950 to 2010 in PubMed and Cochrane databases were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 107 studies were reviewed. CONCLUSION Patients who have undergone at least 6 months of physical therapy and still experience instability symptoms should be considered for surgical stabilization directed at their underlying pathology.
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