A systematic review and meta-analysis of operative versus non-operative management for first time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most appropriate management following primary traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in young adults is unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated operative versus non-operative management. The primary outcome measure was re-dislocation rate, in contrast to the often reported 'recurrent instability', which includes subjective instability.

Methods

Our review was prospectively registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022322600) and reported as per PRISMA guidelines. Selection criteria included mean age of participants between 15 and 25 and minimum follow-up of 1 year.

Results

21 studies meet the inclusion criteria with 5142 patients included. The mean age of patients was 23, with 87% male. There was a median of 54 patients per study and a mean fol

SUBMITTER: Cutteridge J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562324 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature