2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Anterior Instability: Evidence-based Decision Making in 2021

Anterior Instability: Evidence-based Decision Making in 2021

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Video Summary

Dr. Eric discusses the complexities of decision-making in anterior shoulder instability treatment, highlighting good evidence from extensive research supporting both operative and nonoperative approaches. He emphasizes the importance of decision analysis modeling and shared decision-making tools that integrate clinical data with patient preferences to improve outcomes. Despite advances, challenges remain, including bone loss after dislocations and inadequate patient access to informed providers—the "ugly" reality. Only about 30% of patients receive evidence-based guidance promptly. Dr. Eric calls for better dissemination of knowledge, early specialist involvement, and skilled treatment to optimize care and reduce recurrence, encouraging continued research and education.

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Dr. Dean Taylor

Keywords

anterior shoulder instability

decision-making

operative and nonoperative treatment

shared decision-making tools

evidence-based guidance