title: Anterior shoulder instability.
abstract: Current concepts for the diagnosis and treatment of anterior dislocation and subluxation, including classification of injuries, are presented. The pathophysiology, clinical and radiologic examination, and treatment protocols are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Warren
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery