Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
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Orthop J Sports Med · Oct 2015
Predictors for Surgery in Shoulder Instability: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the FEDS System.
Shoulder instability is a common cause of pain and dysfunction in young, active patients. While studies have analyzed risk factors for recurrent instability and failure after instability surgery, few have examined which variables are associated with initial surgery in this patient population. ⋯ Patients who underwent surgery for shoulder instability were younger, more likely to have experienced recurrent instability, and more likely to have sustained their original injury while playing sports. The FEDS classification, particularly the frequency and etiology of the patient's shoulder instability, may be helpful in identifying patients with a higher likelihood of undergoing surgical treatment.