AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-The Natural History of Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Over the Age of 50: A Population Based Study

The Natural History of Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Over the Age of 50: A Population Based Study

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the incidence and characteristics of first-time anterior shoulder dislocation in patients over the age of 50. They highlight that shoulder dislocations are not exclusive to young individuals, with around 20% occurring in patients over 60. The study utilizes data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project, spanning from 1994 to 2016. The findings reveal that the incidence rate of first-time anterior shoulder dislocation in this age group was 28.8 per 100,000 person-years. The study also uncovers associated injuries such as rotator cuff tears and the need for surgical intervention, with a 15% recurrence rate. However, limitations of the study include its retrospective nature and lack of objective data for strength and range of motion.

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Anne Smartt, MD

Keywords

anterior shoulder dislocation

patients over 50

incidence rate

associated injuries

surgical intervention