scholarly journals Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization in the High-Risk Young Athlete: Return to Sport and Second Surgery Rates

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7_suppl4) ◽  
pp. 2325967118S0011
Author(s):  
Frank A. Cordasco ◽  
Brian Lin ◽  
Daphne Ling ◽  
Jacob G. Calcei

Objectives: Shoulder instability in the young athlete has become an increasingly significant clinical problem in recent years. This high-risk population of athletes less than 25 years of age is a difficult cohort to manage because they have high failure rates with non-operative treatment and they reportedly have the lowest return to sport (RTS) rates and highest second surgery rates following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization compared to older patients. The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate the two-year clinical outcomes of a cohort of high-risk athletes less than or equal to 22 years of age following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization with a focus on RTS and incidence of second surgery. Methods: The primary outcomes evaluated were RTS and revision surgery following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization performed by the senior author at minimum follow-up of 24 months. Athletes were excluded if they had > 5 pre-operative episodes of instability, significant bone loss or had primary posterior instability. Demographic data was recorded including age, sex, BMI, last recorded range of motion, # episodes of recurrent instability, and revision surgery. A brief survey was completed regarding their shoulder instability history, sports prior to surgery, sports returned to following surgery, satisfaction with and level of RTS, time at which return to sports was achieved, recurrent instability, revision operations, and single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE) score. Results: A total of 67 athletes met inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 17.4 years (range, 13-22 years). There were 19 females (28%) and 48 males (72%). The mean number of instability events was 2 (range 0-5), 57% in the dominant arm and 43% in the non-dominant arm. Evaluation of RTS, demonstrated that 59 (88%) were able to RTS with 56 (84%) of those returning to the same level or higher, while 8 (12%) patients did not RTS for reasons other than recurrent instability or apprehension. Among the 59 patients who RTS, the average time to return was 7.3 months (range: 5-12 months) and baseball and football were the most common sports. There was a gender specific difference with respect to RTS and revision surgery. The male RTS rate was 94% compared to the female rate of 74%. Four of 67 (6%) patients underwent revision stabilization 11 to 36 months for recurrent instability, however all were male athletes 4/48 (8%). There were no female athletes who required revision surgery. Patient reported mean SANE score was 88 (SD, ±15). Conclusion: Shoulder instability in the young high-risk athlete is a complex problem with a relatively high rate of recurrence and revision surgery in the literature. In our case series, we found a relatively low reoperation rate (6%) with a high rate of RTS (88%), at an average time of 7.3 months. There was a gender specific difference with respect to RTS and revision surgery. The male RTS rate was 94% and revision surgery rate was 8% (4/48) while the female RTS rate was 74% and revision surgery rate was 0%. The athletes reported a return to near full function with an average SANE score of 88. We believe the improved outcomes in this cohort of high risk young athletes are related to the pre-operative selection criteria excluding those athletes with a greater number of pre-operative episodes of instability and those with significant bone loss and bipolar lesions as open stabilization and bone augmentation (Latarjet) are more predictable operations in athletes with these risk factors.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7_suppl6) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0038
Author(s):  
Adam Popchak ◽  
Kevin Wilson ◽  
Gillian Kane ◽  
Albert Lin ◽  
Mauricio Drummond

Objectives: Recurrent shoulder instability after arthroscopic shoulder stabilization is a challenging complication that often manifests after return to sports. Many physicians use an arbitrary minimum of 5 months from surgery for clearance, although there is little data to support the use of temporal based criteria. Prior literature on ACL reconstruction has demonstrated overwhelming evidence for improved failure rates following return to sport after criteria based testing compared to time based clearance, but no such studies to date have evaluated the use of objective return to play testing protocols on recurrence rates following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization. We have prior presented on a return to sport criteria-based protocol that has demonstrated that a majority of athletes have residual strength and functional limitations which would preclude them from full clearance and return to play at 6 months postoperatively. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of a return to play criteria-based testing protocol on recurrent instability following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization. We hypothesized that patients who meet return to play criteria would have less recurrent instability compared to those who did not undergo the testing and were cleared to return based on time from surgery. Methods: Forty eight patients (group I) who underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization surgery from 2016 to 2018 with minimum 1 year follow up and were referred during postoperative rehabilitation for functional testing to evaluate readiness for return to sport were included in this retrospective case controlled study. These patients were compared to a control group of forty-eight historical consecutive cases (group II) who did not undergo return to sports testing and were cleared for sports after a minimum of 5 months following surgery. Patients with critical glenoid bone loss or off-track Hill-Sach’s lesions necessitating a remplissage or bone augmentation procedure were excluded from the study. ANOVA and independent t test were performed to analyze recurrence shoulder instability rates defined as dislocations or subluxation symptoms. Results: There was no difference between groups with regard to age ( p=0.64), sex (p=0.24), hand dominance (p=0.84), or participation in contact sports (p=0.66). Patients who underwent return to play criteria based testing protocol had a statistically significant difference in the rate of recurrent shoulder instability (10% vs. 31%, odds ratio=3.9, p<0.001). Conclusion: Athletes who undergo an objective return to play criteria based testing protocol have lower rates of recurrent instability following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization surgery than those cleared by time from surgery. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the utilization of a criteria based testing protocol for return to play following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, particularly for sports that have known higher risks of recurrence.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 232596711986899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Kramer ◽  
Gio Gajudo ◽  
Nirav K. Pandya

Background: With the rise of adolescent sports participation, there has been a concomitant increase in not only the incidence but also the treatment of traumatic shoulder instability. Yet, there have been limited data on the failure rates of arthroscopic shoulder stabilization in this population as well as the potential risk factors. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine the failure rates of adolescent patients who underwent arthroscopic labral reconstruction for traumatic anterior shoulder instability. We hypothesized that adolescent failure rates would be significantly higher than what has been reported in the adult population with regard to recurrent instability after surgical intervention. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study performed at a single center. Inclusion criteria consisted of all adolescent-aged patients identified who (1) had traumatic anterior shoulder instability, (2) had radiographic findings consistent with anteroinferior capsulolabral injury, and (3) underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, imaging, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Results: A total of 36 patients were identified, with a mean ± SD follow-up of 35.6 ± 13.8 months. The mean patient age at the time of the index procedure was 16.03 ± 1.67 years. All patients underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization consisting of arthroscopic Bankart repair. Twelve patients (33.3%) reported either recurrent instability or apprehension, of whom 9 (25.0%) developed recurrent dislocation/subluxation at a mean of 20.67 months postoperatively (range, 16-51 months). No single sport was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of redislocation, although a trend was seen toward those with postoperative participation in high-risk sporting activity. Patients who redislocated their shoulders had a higher frequency of a Hill-Sachs lesion on magnetic resonance imaging (89%) compared with those who did not (52%, P = .048). History of multiple preoperative dislocations, presence of bony Bankart pathology, off-track lesions, and number of anchors utilized were not associated with postoperative dislocation/subluxation. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that adolescent patients treated with arthroscopic shoulder stabilization have a high rate of recurrent instability. The adolescent population may benefit from other stabilization strategies and/or activity modification. Further studies are necessary to determine the reasons for the high rate of redislocation and to develop strategies for prevention.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 946-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank A. Cordasco ◽  
Brian Lin ◽  
Michael Heller ◽  
Lori Ann Asaro ◽  
Daphne Ling ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0024
Author(s):  
Jessica Stambaugh ◽  
Eric Edmonds ◽  
Andrew Pennock

Background: The etiology of recurrent shoulder instability after arthroscopic surgery in the high school American football population remains unknown. Purpose/Hypothesis: To determine the risk of recurrent instability after shoulder arthroscopy upon return to competitive football. The hypothesis was that the rate of recurrence would be greater in high school players with more years of eligibility remaining (YER), suggesting greater likelihood of return to football after surgery. Methods: Consecutive male high school football players with at least one year of eligibility remaining who sustained traumatic in-season shoulder instability episode(s) and underwent arthroscopic labral stabilization by two Orthopaedic Sports surgeons at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego between 2012 and 2017 were identified. 64 subjects aged 14-17 met inclusion criteria of which 45 were able to be contacted and included in analyses. Average follow up period was 4.06 years. Patients and/or families were contacted by phone to discuss (1) recurrent instability episodes and (2) return to competitive sport and/or recreational athletic activity. Statistics were conducted using chi square analysis to compare recurrence of instability with return to sport. Results: Surgery itself was career ending in 50% of cases due to reported fear of recurrent football-related injury. The hypothesis that career longevity in terms of years of eligibility remaining (YER) affects return to game play in this young active population remains unclear although preliminary results suggest positive exponential correlation. Comparative analysis demonstrates a statistically significant difference between rate of recurrence in high school football players that return to contact sports vs transition to non-contact activity after arthroscopic shoulder stabilization. Interestingly, football players who concurrently played baseball during high school demonstrated decreased risk of postoperative instability episodes. Conclusion: Risk of recurrent instability after shoulder arthroscopy is increased in high school football players who return to competitive contact sports whereas transition to non-contact and/or recreational activity likely confers protective effect. High school football players who play baseball may derive functional benefit from cross training. [Figure: see text]


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7_suppl6) ◽  
pp. 2325967120S0037
Author(s):  
Joseph Liu ◽  
Anirudh Gowd ◽  
Grant Garcia ◽  
Alexander Beletsky ◽  
Brandon Cabarcas ◽  
...  

Objectives: Shoulder instability is common within athletic populations, particularly in contact sports. The Latarjet procedure is typically reserved for recurrent instability recalcitrant to soft tissue repair. Limited literature exists regarding return-to-sport following Latarjet stabilization. Methods: A single institutional registry was queried between 2012 – 2016 for all open Latarjet stabilization procedures. Patients with no sport history were excluded. Glenoid bone loss was measured using the PICO method. Hill-Sachs defects were categorized as “on-track” or “off-track.” Sport participation was retrospectively surveyed 3-years prior and 3-years following surgery. Factors associated with return-to-sport, throwing, and recurrent instability were assessed using multivariate logistic regressions. Results: A total of 92 surgeries were identified, 67 of which were available for follow-up (72.8%). Average follow-up was 53.8 ± 11.6 months. Mean age and BMI were 27.9 ± 11.6 years and 25.9 ± 8.4 kg/m2, respectively. Mean glenoid bone loss was 16.4 ± 5.1%. There were 13 Hill Sachs lesions (5 off track), with a mean defect size of 145.8 ± 60.4 mm3. The dominant side was involved in 36 patients. Fifty-two patients (77.6%) reported return-to-sport at an average of 8.6 ± 4.6 months. Thirty-six patients (53.7%) reported return-to-sport at the same or higher level than their preoperative state. Only 58.6% of throwing athletes returned to throwing post-surgery. Seven patients (10.4%) reported recurrence of instability following surgery. A higher likelihood of recurrent instability was associated with larger Hill-Sachs volume (p=0.021, OR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.01-1.16). A reduced likelihood of returning to sport at same or better level was associated with dominant-sided surgery (p=0.010, OR: 0.362, 95% CI: 0.210-0.622). Conclusion: The open Latarjet procedure is associated with high rate of return-to-sport; however, nearly half were unable to return to their pre-injury level. During preoperative assessment, consideration of Hill-Sachs lesion size and laterality are significant factors for improved outcomes.


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 1404-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thai Q. Trinh ◽  
Micah B. Naimark ◽  
Asheesh Bedi ◽  
James E. Carpenter ◽  
Christopher B. Robbins ◽  
...  

Background: Traumatic anterior shoulder instability is a common condition affecting sports participation among young athletes. Clinical outcomes after surgical management may vary according to patient activity level and sport involvement. Overhead athletes may experience a higher rate of recurrent instability and difficulty returning to sport postoperatively with limited previous literature to guide treatment. Purpose: To report the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing primary arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization within the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder Instability Consortium and to identify prognostic factors associated with successful return to sport at 2 years postoperatively. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Overhead athletes undergoing primary arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization as part of the MOON Shoulder Instability Consortium were identified for analysis. Primary outcomes included the rate of recurrent instability, defined as any patient reporting recurrent dislocation or reoperation attributed to persistent instability, and return to sport at 2 years postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index and Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow questionnaire score. Univariate regression analysis was performed to identify patient and surgical factors predictive of return to sport at short-term follow-up. Results: A total of 49 athletes were identified for inclusion. At 2-year follow-up, 31 (63%) athletes reported returning to sport. Of those returning to sport, 22 athletes (45% of the study population) were able to return to their previous levels of competition (nonrefereed, refereed, or professional) in at least 1 overhead sport. Two patients (4.1%) underwent revision stabilization, although 14 (28.6%) reported subjective apprehension or looseness. Age ( P = .87), sex ( P = .82), and baseline level of competition ( P = .37) were not predictive of return to sport. No difference in range of motion in all planes ( P > .05) and Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index scores (78.0 vs 80.1, P = .73) was noted between those who reported returning to sport and those who did not. Conclusion: Primary arthroscopic anterior shoulder stabilization in overhead athletes is associated with a low rate of recurrent stabilization surgery. Return to overhead athletics at short-term follow-up is lower than that previously reported for the general athletic population.


Author(s):  
Connor S Kasik ◽  
Michael R Rosen ◽  
Michael G Saper ◽  
Robert L Zondervan

ImportanceTraumatic anterior shoulder instability remains common for the adolescent athletes.Aim or objectiveTo perform a systematic review on the outcomes and return to sport (RTS) following Bankart repair in adolescent athletes.Evidence reviewA systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines was conducted of studies reporting outcomes following open and/or arthroscopic Bankart repair using modern suture anchors following traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations in adolescent patients (ages 10–19 years). Quality assessment was evaluated with ROBINS-I and MINORS instruments. The outcomes analysed included RTS, timetable to unrestricted activity, recurrent instability and revision surgery.FindingsThis systematic review identified 11 studies comprising 461 adolescent athletes with a mean age of 15.7 years (range, 11–19 years) and an average follow-up of 48.8 months (range, 22–85.2 months). A total of 392 patients (400 shoulders) underwent arthroscopic Bankart repair, while the remaining 69 patients (69 shoulders) underwent an open procedure. The average MINORS score was 9.6 for non-comparative studies and 17 for comparative studies. ROBINS-I revealed six studies to have a moderate risk of bias, while the remaining five studies presented serious risk of bias. There was an overall 81.5% rate of RTS to preinjury levels of athletic competition at an average of 5.3 months following Bankart repair for traumatic anterior shoulder instability. The overall total mean incidence of recurrent instability was 18.5%, while the mean incidence of revision surgery was 12.1%. Contact athletes had a 31.1% and 13% rate of recurrence and revision surgery, respectively. In comparison, collision athletes were shown to have a 10.4% and 1.4% incidence of recurrent instability and revision surgery, respectively.Conclusions and relevanceAdolescent athletes who undergo Bankart repair for traumatic anterior shoulder instability have an 81.5% rate of RTS to preinjury levels of play at an average of 5 months following surgery. The overall total mean incidence of recurrent instability in the adolescent population is 18.5%, while the mean incidence of revision surgery is 12.1%. The results of anterior shoulder stabilisation in contact athletes is much less predictable, with higher reported rates of recurrent instability and revision surgery.Level of evidenceLevel IV.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0017
Author(s):  
Nirav K. Pandya ◽  
Jonathan Kramer

BACKGROUND Shoulder instability is an increasingly common problem in the pediatric and adolescent population. As with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, surgical intervention in this population is becomingly increasingly common. Yet, although failure rates are much higher in this active population there has been limited examination of this population in the literature. The purpose this study was to review treatment of adolescent shoulder instability and to discuss factors influencing its management; particularly recurrent instability. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed at a single center. Inclusion criteria consisted of all adolescent aged patients identified who (1) had complaints of shoulder instability, (2) had radiographic findings consistent with anterior-inferior capsulolabral injury, (3) had documented evidence of a dislocation event, and (4) underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization. Patient demographics, pre-operative history and physical, imaging, surgical details, and post-operative complications were analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-six patients were identified with a mean follow-up 3.07 ± 1.2 years. The average patient age at the time the index procedure was 16.03 ± 1.67 years. All patients underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization consisting of arthroscopic Bankart repair. Five patients also underwent a remplissage. Nine patients (25.0%) developed a repeat dislocation following surgery. This occurred on average 20.67 months postoperatively (range 5-51 months). No single sport was associated with a statistically significant increased risk of re-dislocation. American football was the most common sport in both the stable and re-dislocated groups. Patients who re-dislocated had a higher frequency of a Hill-Sachs lesion on MRI (89%) compared to those who did not re-dislocate (52%) (p=0.048). Off-track lesions were not associated with repeat instability. CONCLUSIONS / SIGNIFICANCE The current study demonstrates that adolescent patients treated with arthroscopic shoulder stabilization have a high rate of recurrence of shoulder dislocations, particularly in the setting of a concomitant Hills-Sachs lesion. Patients may benefit from more aggressive stabilization strategies and techniques. Further prospective multi-center studies are necessary to determine the reasons for the high rate of re-dislocation in this population and develop strategies for prevention.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 263502542110071
Author(s):  
Ioanna K. Bolia ◽  
Rebecca Griffith ◽  
Nickolas Fretes ◽  
Frank A. Petrigliano

Background: The management of multidirectional instability (MDI) of the shoulder remains challenging, especially in athletes who participate in sports and may require multiple surgical procedures to achieve shoulder stabilization. Open or arthroscopic procedures can be performed to address shoulder MDI. Indications: Open capsulorrhaphy is preferred in patients with underlying tissue hyperlaxity and who had 1 or more, previously failed, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization procedures. Technique Description: With the patient in the beach-chair position (45°), tissue dissection is performed to the level of subscapularis tendon via the deltopectoral approach. The subscapularis tenotomy is performed in an L-shaped fashion, and the subscapularis tendon is tagged with multiple sutures and mobilized. Careful separation of the subscapularis tendon from the underlying capsular tissue is critical. Capsulotomy is performed, consisting of a vertical limb and an inferior limb that extends to the 5 o’clock position on the humeral neck (right shoulder). After evaluating the integrity of the labrum, the capsule is shifted superiorly and laterally, and repaired using 4 to 5 suture anchors. The redundant capsule is excised, and the subscapularis tendon is repaired in a side-to-side fashion, augmented by transosseous equivalent repair using the capsular sutures. Results: Adequate shoulder stabilization was achieved following open capsulorrhaphy in a young female athlete with tissue hyperlaxity and history of a previously failed arthroscopic soft tissue stabilization surgery of the shoulder. The athlete returned to sport at 6 months postoperatively and did not experience recurrent shoulder instability episodes at midterm follow-up. Discussion/Conclusion: Based on the existing literature, 82% to 97% of patients who underwent open capsulorrhaphy for MDI had no recurrent shoulder instability episodes at midterm follow-up. One study reported 64% return-to-sport rate following open capsulorrhaphy in 15 adolescent athletes with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but more research is necessary to better define the indications and outcomes of this procedure in physically active patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 232596712110269
Author(s):  
Khalid AlSomali ◽  
Erica Kholinne ◽  
Thanh Van Nguyen ◽  
Chang-Ho Cho ◽  
Jae-Man Kwak ◽  
...  

Background: Open Bankart repair provides surgeons and patients with an alternative solution for managing recurrent instability in young athletes with or without minimal bone loss. Despite many studies that have reported low recurrence rates and good functional outcomes after open Bankart repair, we have limited knowledge about the return to sport and work for high-demand populations. Purpose: To assess the return to sport and work for high-demand populations after open Bankart repair for recurrent anterior shoulder instability, outcomes of open Bankart repair with regard to recurrence, and development of osteoarthritic (OA) changes. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases using keywords as well as Medical Subject Headings terms and Emtree using “(Open Bankart OR Bankart surgery) (NOT arthroscopy NOT revision)” for English-language studies. We conducted a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Results: In total, 11 articles (10 with level 4 and 1 with level 3 evidence) including 563 patients (566 shoulders) were identified. The majority of patients were male (82%), the average age at the time of surgery was 27.4 years, and the mean follow-up was 11.5 years (range, 2.5-29 years). The most common functional score used was the Rowe score (95%) for the reported outcome measures, which showed good to excellent results (mean, 88.5 points). The overall recurrent instability rate, including dislocation and subluxation as a postoperative complication, was 8.5%. A total of 87% of patients were able to return to sport and work postoperatively. Overall, OA changes were reported in 33% of the patients, and the overall revision rate was 1%. Conclusion: Open Bankart repair exhibited favorable results, with a low postoperative instability rate. It is a reliable surgical procedure that allows high-demand patients to return to sport and work.


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