Traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: What is required to define optimal treatment strategies?

Traumatic anterior shoulder, or glenohumeral, dislocations are painful and functional shoulder instability limits patients in performing activities of daily living, sports and work. Up to 60% of patients experience redislocation following a first-time dislocation. If a patient experiences redislocation, it can increase damage to the joint, which in turn is associated with a highe