Evaluating Bone Loss in Anterior Shoulder Instability
Recommended Citation
Makhni EC, Tramer JS, Anderson MJJ, and Levine WN. Evaluating Bone Loss in Anterior Shoulder Instability. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30(12):563-572.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-15-2022
Publication Title
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Abstract
Anterior shoulder instability is a common orthopaedic condition that often involves damage to the bony architecture of the glenohumeral joint in addition to the capsulolabral complex. Patients with recurrent shoulder dislocations are at increased risk for glenohumeral bone loss, as each instability event leads to the accumulation of additional glenoid and/or humeral head bone defects. Depending on the degree of bone loss, successful treatment may need to address bony lesions in addition to injured soft-tissue structures. As such, a thorough understanding of methods for evaluating bone loss preoperatively, in terms of location, size, and significance, is essential. Although numerous imaging modalities can be used, three-dimensional imaging has proven particularly useful and is now an integral component of preoperative planning.
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Humeral Head; Joint Instability; Shoulder; Shoulder Dislocation; Shoulder Joint
PubMed ID
35653280
Volume
30
Issue
12
First Page
563
Last Page
572
