Postoperative Imaging in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018 Sep;211(3):528-537. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.19304. Epub 2018 May 29.

Abstract

Objective: Postoperative imaging after surgery for anterior glenohumeral instability poses a great challenge, which can be compounded by a lack of familiarity with the many different operative techniques and their expected normal appearances and complications. In this article, we discuss the postoperative imaging appearances of anterior glenohumeral instability surgery with a review of currently recommended treatment guidelines.

Conclusion: It is important for radiologists to accurately detect complications of anterior shoulder instability surgery at postoperative imaging.

Keywords: anterior shoulder instability; postoperative imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthrography
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging*
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Period
  • Shoulder Joint*