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Open techniques effective in preventing recurrent shoulder instability
August 2013
Open techniques effective in preventing recurrent shoulder instability
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Arthroscopic Compared with Open Repairs for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Feb;89(2):244-54.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis analyzed eighteen studies (4 randomized clinical trials, 10 non-randomized comparative trials, and 4 observational studies) that compared arthroscopic versus open surgical approaches in treating anterior shoulder instability. Results from the analysis indicated that open techniques were more effective in preventing recurrent instability, and allowed for a faster return to work/s...
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