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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2014; 2(11): 676-682
Published online Nov 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i11.676
Recurrent anterior shoulder instability: Review of the literature and current concepts
Hakan Sofu, Sarper Gürsu, Nizamettin Koçkara, Ali Öner, Ahmet Issın, Yalkın Çamurcu
Hakan Sofu, Nizamettin Koçkara, Ahmet Issın, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, 24030 Erzincan, Turkey
Sarper Gürsu, Yalkın Çamurcu, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Baltalimanı Bone and Joint Diseases Hospital, 34470 Istanbul, Turkey
Ali Öner, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Mengücekgazi Education and Research Hospital, 24030 Erzincan, Turkey
Author contributions: All authors have contributed to this paper starting from decision of preparing the article to the final submission in the aspects of design, literature search, intellectual concept, writing, editing, and the final approval of the version to be published.
Correspondence to: Hakan Sofu, MD, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, 24030 Erzincan, Turkey. hakansofu@yahoo.com
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Received: June 1, 2014
Revised: July 6, 2014
Accepted: September 4, 2014
Published online: November 16, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder is a complex disorder which mainly affects younger population, and generally requires surgical intervention to restore joint stability. Although many authors published good to excellent clinical results regarding various techniques described in the literature, a consensus on the ideal treatment modality has not been established yet. In this review article, we present an overview of recurrent anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint and discuss the treatment options with current concepts.