Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Posterior Instability of the Shoulder in the Throwing Athlete

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In the video, Dr. Jim Bradley discusses posterior instability of the shoulder in throwing athletes. He introduces himself and highlights his extensive experience in sports medicine. Dr. Bradley explains the various types of posterior instability and factors contributing to shoulder dysfunction in athletes. He emphasizes the importance of a thorough history and physical examination in diagnosing and treating this condition. The speaker discusses specific clinical tests and imaging techniques for assessing posterior instability. Dr. Bradley shares his approach to treatment, highlighting the order in which capsular and labral tears are addressed. He mentions the use of knotless sutures and discusses the outcomes of their patients. Dr. Bradley also emphasizes the importance of physical therapy in the rehabilitation process. He briefly touches on revision rates and outcomes for athletes with posterior instability. The lecture concludes with acknowledgment of the ongoing research in this field and the complexity of treating posterior instability in throwing athletes.<br /><br />In the video, Dr. Jim Bradley focuses on posterior shoulder instability in athletes, particularly throwers. He discusses the challenges athletes face in returning to their pre-injury level of performance and his team's use of knotless sutures to aid in their recovery. Dr. Bradley emphasizes addressing concomitant pathologies and shares his technique for repairing labrum tears. He also highlights the importance of glenoid rim preparation and physical therapy in the rehabilitation process. The speaker mentions the outcomes and revision rates for athletes with posterior shoulder instability. Overall, Dr. Bradley emphasizes the significance of addressing this condition and using appropriate techniques for optimal outcomes.<br /><br />No credits are provided in the summary.

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April 28, 2020

Keywords

posterior instability

shoulder

throwing athletes

sports medicine

shoulder dysfunction

clinical tests

labral tears

knotless sutures

physical therapy

rehabilitation process