Shoulder Instability and Dislocations

Shoulder instability occurs when the glenohumeral joint loses its ability to stay centred, causing a feeling of "slipping out" or complete dislocation. It can be traumatic or due to joint hyperlaxity.

⚠ Most common symptoms

• Acute pain and inability to move the arm
• Feeling that the shoulder "slips out"
• Insecurity when raising the arm overhead

🩹 Treatment

• First episode: closed reduction, brief immobilisation, physiotherapy
• Recurrent instability: arthroscopic surgery (Bankart, Latarjet)

✅ Prognosis

• Very good with surgery in active patients.