Arthroscopy and stability testing of the shoulder joint.
A consecutive series of 32 patients with shoulder problems was examined with arthroscopy. Seventeen of these patients with suspected unstable shoulders were also tested for instability under fluoroscopic control. Results were analyzed for two age groups and with reference to preoperative diagnosis. Stability testing was of more value than arthroscopy in the treatment of younger patients with shoulder instability. Arthroscopy was of some value in choosing treatment in the older age group of patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery