During open
anterior shoulder stabilization, soft tissues that have been damaged due to
recurrent shoulder dislocations are repaired.
Also Known As:
- Shoulder stabilization
- Shoulder surgery
Conditions Treated with Open Anterior
Shoulder Stabilization:
Open anterior
shoulder stabilization may be performed in cases of recurrent shoulder
dislocations.
Physiotherapy is a
non-surgical alternative to open anterior shoulder stabilization. Arthroscopic
stabilization is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Open Anterior Shoulder
Stabilization:
Open anterior shoulder
stabilization is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the
patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Open Anterior
Shoulder Stabilization:
Possible risks
following open anterior shoulder stabilization include scarring, nerve damage,
tendon damage, vascular damage, infection, stiffness, reduced range of motion
and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for the repair
to fail.
Prognosis after Open Anterior Shoulder Stabilization:
The prognosis for a
positive end result following open anterior shoulder stabilization is good.
Recovery from Open Anterior Shoulder
Stabilization:
Total recovery from
open anterior shoulder stabilization
takes three to four weeks.