Magnetic Resonance Arthrography in Rugby Players Undergoing Shoulder Stabilization for Glenohumeral Instability: Professionals Have Higher Frequencies of More Pathologies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To quantify the magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA) findings in rugby players during preoperative workup for anterior surgical stabilization for glenohumeral instability.

Methods

All patients who underwent glenohumeral instability surgery in our institution between 2008 and 2018 were considered for inclusion. Rugby players were identified using the patient's medical notes, with subsequent identification of all professional players. All rugby player's preoperative MRA findings were recorded and analyzed.

Results

Overall, 267 rugby players were included, 261 of whom were male (97.8%), with a mean age of 22.7 years (range 13-55 years). There were 58 professional rugby players (21.7%). The mean number of pathologies in nonprofessional rugby players was 5.0 patho

SUBMITTER: Davey MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129450 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature