title: The treatment of chronic anterior and posterior dislocations of the glenohumeral joint and associated articular surface defects.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of locked dislocations of the glenohumeral joint remain a challenge for the treating physician. This article addresses challenges, evaluation and preoperative workup guidelines, and treatment strategies of chronic anterior and posterior dislocations of the glenohumeral joint and associated articular surface defects.
authors.affiliation: Shoulder and Elbow Service, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Loebenberg
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cuomo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*