2024 AANA/ISAKOS Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Debate Introduction: 17-Year-Old Baseball Player With Dominant Shoulder First-Time Dislocation

Debate Introduction: 17-Year-Old Baseball Player With Dominant Shoulder First-Time Dislocation

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses a 17-year-old baseball player who dislocated his left shoulder while diving for a ball. Despite being a promising athlete recruited by Division I schools, he experiences discomfort and limited range of motion in his shoulder. The debate focuses on the best surgical treatment for his first-time shoulder dislocation. Imaging reveals minor issues like Hill-Sachs lesion and Bankart lesion, with the presence of a congenital biceps dislocation unrelated to the current case. Experts Dr. Murthy and Dr. Mel Cahey provide insights on the optimal medical approach for this young athlete.

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Alan S. Curtis, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

baseball player

shoulder dislocation

surgical treatment

Hill-Sachs lesion

Bankart lesion