AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-Is Return to play at Six months after Latarjet safe_ A Multicenter Orthopedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder Group Cohort Study-Dr. Travis Lawrence Frantz, M.D.

Is Return to play at Six months after Latarjet safe_ A Multicenter Orthopedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Shoulder Group Cohort Study-Dr. Travis Lawrence Frantz, M.D.

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This multi-center study evaluated return to play (RTP) criteria six months after Ladder J surgery for anterior shoulder instability in young athletes. Among 65 athletes, 55% failed to regain full strength and range of motion (ROM) by six months, with 51% showing persistent stiffness. Preoperative functional deficits, shoulder stiffness, and symptoms longer than one year predicted RTP failure. No recurrent instability was reported at six months. The study suggests that relying solely on time-based RTP criteria is insufficient; instead, sport-specific functional measures should guide decisions. Early RTP often occurs, highlighting the need for critical evaluation of current protocols.

Keywords

Ladder J surgery

anterior shoulder instability

return to play criteria

young athletes

shoulder stiffness