Specialized Toolkit Series: Shoulder Instability-Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in the Female Athlete

Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in the Female Athlete

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The presentation discusses shoulder stabilization surgery in female athletes, highlighting that women often have different injury mechanisms and pathoanatomy than men, with more capsular pathology and less bony Bankart lesions. Women tend to have prolonged preoperative courses due to diagnostic delays. A case of a 16-year-old female athlete with recurrent shoulder dislocations illustrates these points. Surgical intervention, often arthroscopic Bankart repair with a circle technique, is preferred over physical therapy in recurrent cases. Outcomes for women are comparable to men. Key takeaways emphasize individualized evaluation, early imaging, proper surgical stabilization, and rigorous postoperative rehab for successful return to play.

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Jamie L. Lynch, M.D.

Keywords

shoulder stabilization surgery

female athletes

capsular pathology

arthroscopic Bankart repair

postoperative rehabilitation