Shoulder Instability in Older Patients - 28/06/14
, Christopher C. Dodson, MD b, Mark D. Lazarus, MD bRésumé |
Glenohumeral instability has a bimodal age distribution, with most affected patients younger than 40 years, but with a second peak in older patients. Glenohumeral dislocations in older patients often present with complex injury patterns, including rotator cuff tears, fractures, and neurovascular injuries. Glenohumeral instability in patients older than 40 years requires a different approach to treatment. An algorithmic approach aids the surgeon in the stepwise decision-making process necessary to treat this injury pattern.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Shoulder instability, Elderly, Rotator cuff tear, Locked dislocation, Hill-Sachs, Bankart
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Vol 45 - N° 3
P. 377-385 - juillet 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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